A Heart at Peace

Today was not a day I was looking forward to

I've had a migraine for two days AND

The entire pool cleaning system

Needed to be Cleaned

WHAT?

Yes,

Internal parts, filters, baskets, and salt cell

All needed to be removed from their homes

And receive a heavy-duty cleaning

Each part removed

All eight (8) filters ready for their showers

 

This used to be a job I rather enjoyed

Spending a couple of hours

Hanging out with my husband

Talking, laughing and enjoying each others company

Now, It's just another chore

One that takes several hours and lots of physical labor

Yet, it is also a quiet time for my heart

To listen and hear the Lord

And that is what happened today

 

The past month has been tough for me

My son was in the hospital with a severe injury

Two days later we left on a Much Needed and Very Over due vacation

That was fun but over 2000 miles of driving

The following week we had company arrive from California

My heart felt heavy and rushed to accomplish things 

From my 'To Do" List

But today the Lord reminded me 

That, just as the internal parts of the pool cleaning system need to be cleaned

So do my internal parts, especially my heart

The internal parts are what make the pool inviting

Pleasing to swim in, look at and relax by

 Therefore they need to be in excellent working order

The same is true for our hearts

When our insides (hearts, spirit, soul) are in good working order

We are pleasing to others

When our hearts are weary, frustrated, and overwhelmed

We put off an unpleasant aura 

When I came in from working on cleaning the pool system

I opened my Bible to this verse.

"A Heart at Peace Gives Life to the Body"

Proverbs 14:30

Oh how I needed this reminder today

The pool system has been cleaned and 

All parts have been returned to their homes

But more importantly

My heart has been reminded of it's own need for cleaning

Through God's Word and spending time with Him

Tonight,

I have a Heart At Peace

I pray you do too!!!