Good Housekeeping

May you find this "borrowed blessing" challenging and may it inspire you to ask God to do some spiritual housekeeping in your heart.

Lord, it is not the dirt and clutter in plain sight that nag at me
It's that hidden dirt ... you know, behind the refrigerator, in the closets, under the bed
Dirt that no one sees or knows about but me ... It's the same way with my life, God
It's those hidden sins that I can't keep up with
Those petty little grievances, the grudges, the resentments
The unspoken harsh feelings, the superior attitudes
Thoughts and feelings that no one else knows about but me ... And You, God
Help me, Father, to clean my heart as I would my home
Take away all dust and cobwebs of pride, ill feelings and prejudice
The dirt behind my refrigerator will never hurt anyone ... The dirt in my heart will