Just when I think its clean....more dirt is revealed

I have spent the last 3 days shampooing the carpets in my home. Today I decided to do our bedroom. 4 hours later I find myself going over the same spots. I thought they were clean and even told my kids "look how nice the carpet looks". I decided to just run over it real quickly another time to check and make sure I got all of it clean. 

I found more dirt. Nasty, stinky, filthy, water. The floor looked clean. The floor smelled clean. The floor appeared clean. Guess what wasn't clean? Yes, the floor.

After about the 6th time of going over the same spot and having to change the nasty water that had come up from the carpet and refill the clean water I wondered if this is what happens when God looks at my heart. How many "hidden" things do I keep there. I sweep out the large things so everyone thinks my heart is pure and clean. What about the secrets that are hidden that no one else sees? What about the bad word I said when I was angry? What about the fact that I spoke badly about someone behind their back? What about the fact that I begrudgingly helped someone for the wrong reason? What about the days I don't spend time with God? What about the money I spend on needless items because I want them when I know there is someone in need? What about the anger I took out on my husband? The post that was passive-aggressive I posted on facebook? 

What about all the things I do that others don't notice? Do I always ask forgiveness for the things I do that no one else sees? Am I sure my heart is pure and right? 

I never dreamed that shampooing carpets would bring my to my knees in tears crying out to the Lord. I am thankful that the Lord uses even menial tasks to show me where I need to change things and what needs work. I am thankful that he gives me the desire to do those tasks so that my mind is "unbusy" so he can talk to me and show me things.

I think, so often, we see housework and those things that we have to do when we are mom's, housewives, employees, and women as things that don't truly matter to anyone. The truth is that without those things our families would not function as well as they do. I am proud to be able to do those things and show my family love and responsibility in the small things in life.

Thank You Jesus for speaking to me today!