Scrubbing for the Lord: A Toilet-y Divine Experience 🧼🚽🙏

Ah, spring! That magical time of year when flowers bloom, allergies awaken, and we suddenly feel the urge to have our kids clean everything in sight.😂 Yes, even that mysterious stain on the carpet that's been there since the "Great Spaghetti Incident" of 2021. 🍝

But before you put on your rubber gloves and dive into the abyss — that is the "under the sink" cabinet, let's add a spiritual twist to this year's spring cleaning routine. So often we feel that our relationship with God is at a certain time and then once we start doing other things, we just "forget about Him" or assume what we are doing is unrelated to our relationship with God. The truth is, that everything we do can be tied to our relationship with God!

Welcome to "Scripture Scrub," where we pair the dust-busting and clutter-tossing with a hearty dose of soul-cleansing Scripture, toe-tapping worship tunes, and a handy, dandy FREEBIE printable all available below. "Scripture Scrub" takes the concept of building your relationship with God through everyday tasks like "pooping and praying” but with more soap. And yes, a little potty humor is absolutely allowed—after all, even Jesus had a sense of humor (camel through the eye of a needle, anyone?).

So let's get started! Here's a sample guide (which of course feel free to adjust to your preferences) to get you started on a cleaner house and refreshed soul...

Your Spring Cleaning Spiritual Checklist

1. Dusting

   As you wipe away those pesky dust bunnies, meditate on this verse:

   - Verse: Psalm 51:7, "Make me pure by sprinkling me with hyssop plant. Wash me. Then I will be whiter than snow."

   - Song : “Ready Set Go” by Royal Tailor (feat. Capital Kings)

   Think of each dust bunny as a worry you're letting go of and letting God deal with! By the way, who knew dust bunnies could jump so high – ponder as to whether this is how dust bunnies got the name "bunnies"... 😁

2. Washing Dishes

   As you scrub those plates, imagine you're serving your family and friends with love:

   - Verse: John 13:14, "I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet. So you also should wash one another's feet."

   - Song: "House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham

   And yes, praying for the invention of self-cleaning dishes is totally acceptable (and appreciated! 😉).

3. Vacuuming

   Each crumb your vacuum sucks up is a reminder of how God tirelessly searches for us even when we're lost in the couch cushions of life.

   - Verse: Luke 15:8, "Suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Won't she light a lamp and sweep the house? Won't she search carefully until she finds it?"

   - Song: "Big House" by Audio Adrenaline

4. Cleaning Windows, Counters, etc.

   Remember while it is impossible to always have a streak-free shine in our homes, we can be grateful that with the power of the Lord, we can have a streak-free shine in our hearts:

   - Verse: Psalm 51:10, "God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you."

   - Song: "Something Beautiful" by Newsboys

5. Decluttering/ Tidying Up

   As you part with that sweater from 2011, consider what habits you need to let go of:

   - Verse: Hebrews 12:1, "...Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles..."

   - Song: "I’m Gonna Let it Go” by Jason Gray

   Plus, as you enjoy your newly tidied space, consider the more important things you can now invite into the open areas of your life.

Wrapping It Up with a Bow (and Maybe a Mop)

To help you seamlessly blend your spring cleaning with spiritual reflection, I've whipped up a handy dandy printable. The FREEBIE comes in two versions - one filled out with all the examples listed above, and one blank that you can customize with your own chores, verses, and songs. Both versions allow you to have your cleaning tasks, verses, and song list, all in one place. Stick it on your fridge, or better yet, keep it handy in your cleaning caddy. Because nothing says "I've got this" like a checklist by your side as you tackle those chores.

So there you have it, folks—your guide to a spring cleaning that's sure to leave both your home and your heart a little brighter, a little lighter, and most importantly a little closer in your relationship with the Lord. Remember, when the going gets tough, and the grime gets going, a little Scripture and song can go a long way!