Ode to Mothers Week: Prayer While Doing Laundry

A mother's work is never done. There's always something to do whether it's cooking, taking the children to their little league practices, and so on. And let's not forget my all time favorite.......doing laundry......yeah right. Even though laundry is not exactly on the top of my to-do list, it is still has to get done. I must admit I have no problem with the washing and drying process of doing laundry. But, folding and putting it away is probably a different story.


With that being said, I came across this "Prayer While Doing Laundry" on Creighton University Online Ministries and thought this will be a great edition to my "Ode to Mother's Week". In addition, I think all mothers can relate to the beauty of doing laundry. This prayer can help you make the most of your laundry time. So, the next time you are up to your eyeballs in laundry keep this prayer in mind. I pray that it is a blessing to you.








Prayer While Doing Laundry
I find you so close to me right here, dear Lord. Surrounded by the dirt and scattered clothing of my family, I find this an ideal spot to pray with you. No one comes near here so it is quiet, and it gives me a chance to reflect on the many blessings of my life.As I pick up their clothing and sort it, I ask you to give each of them what is needed most in their lives.

I fill the washer with my husband's shirts and socks, and ask that you bless him as he wears them to work each day. Give him the grace to see that his work is holy and open his eyes to see the sacredness of each moment of life.

As I sort the tiny socks or the overalls of the children, I smile and remember how blessed I am to have them in my life.

I sort the larger teenage clothing and wonder at how fast these clothes have become larger sizes - and how quickly children grow up. I ask your help as I guide them through each new phase of their lives.

Give me a love that is endless, a heart that forgives them and the humility to ask for their forgiveness when that is right. Help me keep them from danger, and help me to let go and trust you when it is time to do that.
I try so hard to be perfect but lead me to remember that it is here in the smudged, disorganized and disheveled part of life that I find you the nearest.

Thank you, dearest Lord, for so much grace in my life!Amen.