Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A Crystal Clear Cleansing

He's been working like a crazy man these days.  But what else is new.  Determined he is and there's no stopping him now.  He gets like that when there's a goal to reach.  Tunnel visioned and fully absorbed, he's all about taking care of the business at hand. 
 
 
 

Power washer dragged out of hiding, it's up and running loud, hard spray attacking the accumulated moss glued to roof shingles, loose paint on front stairsteps, and mildew on porch railings, gutters, and that side of the house that gets no sun. 




And then he tackles the windows' sheer surfaces, and a year's worth of storm-driven filth and spring's bountiful greenish pollen is thoroughly washed and squeegeed away.

 
 
 
And I can't help but think that this delayed spring cleaning task is simply a reflection of what's too easily true about the state of our souls.  Busily absorbed in the dailyness that defines our routines, a slow fade can so easily occur.  And untended to, our innermost beings can so easily head south, a build up of sin's filth gathering around our hardened hearts, numbing us to the warm sunlight of our Savior's holy presence.


 
 
And this, the importance of a daily walk with Jesus becomes crystal clear.  The need for close examination, the call for a power-filled heart cleansing, the asking for and receiving of His forgiveness, a fresh start, a gracious empowering to reflect His light to a watching world. 


 
 
Kind of like those power-washed surfaces and newly scrubbed windows, sparkling clear and bright in this morning's sun.








==>  I'll see you over at Kristen's and Emily's

12 comments:

  1. I was glad to see a sturdy ladder, eye protection, and a back brace. Safety is important!

    Thanks for the great tie-in to our spiritual well-being. It's a great reminder.

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    1. YES! And I didn't even have to remind him to get that gear on!

      ;-}

      Linda

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  2. I appreciate your correlation here, Linda. I've been late this year in cleaning the exterior of the house. Putting it off...not liking what I see...yet not moving to accomplish it. I'm not sure what that means in my spiritual life. Maybe there has been so much change and cleaning there I don't want to face the stuff I see with my eyes. Or maybe these things that used to seem so important seem unimportant in the midst of trial and turmoil.
    May your week be extraordinary!

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    1. I'm absolutely hearing you, my friend! In the end it's all connected in some way, isn't it ...

      Linda

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  3. How true that we get so engrossed with the tasks and routines of our daily lives that we sometimes forget that each day is meant to be a walk with Jesus! Thank you for the wonderful reminder! Shalom and God bless! :-)

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    1. I appreciate that you've stopped in this morning, Irene. Sweet blessings on this, yet another day, with Jesus!

      Linda

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  4. what a strong wonderful man you have. and such a beautiful picture of the clean, beautiful gift from Jesus Christ.

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    1. Yes, Rachel ... it was such a powerful image of who Christ is and what He continues to do in our lives as we allow Him full access!

      Linda

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  5. Amen, Linda. What a beautiful analogy. Thanks so much for linking with IP! e.

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    1. I appreciate your words and welcome, Emily!

      Linda

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  6. i love how God speaks to us in even the most mundane things - like spring cleaning. nothing's too small for him to use and oh, how that comforts me when i recognize my own size.
    thanks for sharing at imperfect prose.

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    1. As I sprayed the Windex on the inside windows, all I could see were lessons all over the place. Thanks for dropping by this afternoon, Kelli ...

      Linda

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Welcome to the table, friend!

This is where we gather and hang out. I'd love for you to pull up a chair and jump right into the conversation. Or simply say 'hello.'

l'll be dropping in to visit you sometime soon ...

Linda

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