shaking arms and soap scum!

So it is Monday, and I got my first workout since last Monday.. I am happy to report that I didn't die but I didn't get to run either, that is tomorrow. The hubs is at a class tonight and I had to settle for a DVD workout!

Let see how far I get in typing, I worked out my little guns ( my arms) and as I type they are shaking like the little apps on a iphone or ipad right before you are ready to delete them! I was cleaning the house yesterday like I had planned to... per earlier blog and true to His nature the Lord revealed something to me.

First off, I cleaned the shower. You see this is normally my hubby's job but He was at church all day and I took it upon myself to take on this task. On the surface it didn't look so bad, but as I really got in there, there were spots where the soap had built up and hard water made it difficult with a regular sponge.

I had to breakout the stainless steal thingy and really put some elbow grease into. By the way where did elbow grease come from and is there a such thing as elbow grease? That's kinda gross actually.. Anyhow as I scrubbed the hard water and soap scum I couldn't help but think of my heart.

You see there is the everyday sin that is easy to get rid of. You know the "I ate poorly, loss Patience, etc." However, I realized that there is some sin in my heart that is like that soap scum that you cannot see on the surface. Things that I haven't truly surrendered to the Lord and things that need a little bit of elbow grease. As I scrubbed I prayed. I asked the Lord to help me with the things that I have been holding onto that is hindering me. Forgive me for being disobedient to somethings He has called me to do.

Asking Him to show me what needs to change in my life. I finished praying and near completion of my shower cleaning, I couldn't help just watching the water. I sat there in awe, watching the bubbles of the cleanser go down the drain. As the water continued to run eventually the water ran clear and there was no more sign of cleanser or the soap.

It was just a picture of how the Holy spirit comes in and cleans us with the living water. When I left that bathroom, my shower sparkled and my heart beamed. You have something in your heart that isn't right? Some kind of sin that needs to be scrubbed? Hey leave it at the drain!

Pledge Prayer update:

We are up to 188 hours!!!!

Arms still shaking :/

Moni