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Lord, thank you for this
sink of dirty dishes; we have plenty of food to eat.
Thank you
for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have plenty
of nice clothes to wear.
And I
would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;
they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know
that many have no bed.
My thanks
to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with all the
splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty
lavatory; they are so convenient.
Thank you
for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs
defrosting so badly; it has served us faithfully for
many years. It is full of cold drinks and enough
leftovers for two or three meals.
Thank
you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned
today. It has baked so many things over the years.
The whole
family is grateful for that tall grass that needs
mowing, the lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the
yard.
Thank
you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door. My kids
are healthy and able to run and
play.
Lord, the
presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have
richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and
I shall do them gratefully.
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