The Potter's Hand

Jul. 4, 2006 - Laundry monster vs. Attitude monster - who will win?

One of my favorite monthly e-letters is from Large Family Logistics. Having four children doesn't necessarily put us in the large family category, but the ideas they offer are great no matter the size of your brood.

There is an article this month on taming the laundry monster in your home. Hidden amongst tips on how to take control of your laundry was the following advice. I believe it really is the crux of everything we do...it all has to do with attitude. I must admit, when it comes to this particular chore, my attitude could use a bit of adjustment.

This might be a very strange and foreign thought but learn to love doing laundry. Replace all the bad feelings and ugly thoughts with scripture and happy thoughts. This works is as unto the Lord just like every work is. Less than hundred years ago women were still standing over a fire, stirring their boiling clothes. There is a local woman whose mother died when she was little from the burns sustained when her dress caught fire over the wash. There are women around the world that do their wash in the river. We have it easy; we throw the wash in a machine and walk away. Live gratefully for the blessings God has given you. Thank Him for each person whose laundry passes through your hands. Thank Him for the sun and breeze. Thank Him for soap and clear water. Thank Him for the day He made and blessed you with. Thank Him for strength for the tasks ahead.

So, who's winning in your home?

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Jul. 4, 2006 - Great post

Posted by tschiller

What a great way of looking at something, anything, we have to do! Thank you for the post. It was an encouragement to me.
Tara

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Jul. 5, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by tdaiken

Thank you for sharing this! I have "known" in my head for some time now that a change of attitude was really at the core of some of issues, especially when it came to household chores, but this really defined it in a way that I think is getting "known" in my heart.

You have blessed me!

Donna

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Jul. 6, 2006 - attitude change

Posted by Sonya

Yes, I agree. I need to be thankful that I even have a precious family to do laundry for! But do I have to "love" doing the laundry???? ;-)
Thanks for this post, what a great reminder to be thankful. A heart full of gratitude can certainly change our heart's attitude.
Blessings!
Sonya

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Jul. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momn4boys

I printed up a sign for my laundry area. I got the idea from somewhere - can't remember where. The sign reads---

Loads of Love
Because I love my family!!

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Jul. 7, 2006 - Funny Thing...

Posted by mamatc

Asa and I just made a switch to split the chores up and he picked laundry! He likes doing it and I like letting him! It's a good point about the attitude though. I try and keep in mind my motives when I do something. Probably b/c I'm trying to train my daughter to have a good attitude while doing her chores too!

Blessings,
Traci :)

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