Cleaning up Messes

Do you ever get tired of cleaning up messes? Some days, I feel like that's all I do. Messy faces and sticky hands, dirty diapers, spilled drinks, food crumbs under the table. Toys and books everywhere. Dirty laundry, dirty dishes, dirty tubs and toilets. Lord, help me!
That feels like my life most days. Now, as I feel frustrated thinking that's all I've done today, I thought I should stop and give thanks.

Thank you Lord for my little mess makers. Without them, I would be truly miserable. You gave them to me out of your love for me because of the desire of my heart for each of them. I am so thankful. Thank You for always so lovingly cleaning up all of my messes. I know I've made many messes in my life that only You could clean up. Where would I be without you? Help me to keep all things in perspective each day and keep my emotions in check. Amen.

Keeping things in perspective is one of my resolutions... It's the day before the new year and I'm already working hard at it!