Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010

My Favorite Room

My favorite room is not one you might guess and probably not for the reason you might think.  My favorite room is my laundry room.  Yes, it is special because I redesigned it to work efficiently and yes I do spend a lot of time there but it holds a secret behind the doors.  Behind the doors on the wall is a multi-pocket display hanging and 3x5 note cards and a sharpie marker.  I use that marker a lot.  I do not bother to write down dates or times.  Sometimes I only write a name.
        You see I have wanted this wall for a long, long time.  It is a place that I pass all the time.  A place I know is there when I fold the laundry or start a load.  What is on this wall you might ask?  Names.  Names and reasons.  Reasons to pray that is what is on the wall.  People, loved ones, friends, unknown strangers, pastors, missionaries, people are on that wall so I can remember to pray for them. 
    I feel so important for just a moment presenting my petition before the Lord God Almighty.  He, yes He listens to me, my prayer for a moment.  What a privilege!  What an honour!  He is real.  He hears my prayer and things happen.  And laundry happens too.  A servant needs to keep their perspective now don't they. So there you have it my favorite room.