Lent Day 34, Monday, March 23, 2026

“Clean and Organize Today”

Today’s Lenten challenge is aimed directly at those of us who need to clean out our closets. Yes, this can be taken metaphorically, but today the focus is very much on the literal. There is something that needs to be cleaned out.

This week, we are paying attention to things we often overlook. Junk drawers, overfilled closets, and items stuffed under the bed all qualify. So do the things hiding in our car trunks, the leftovers in the refrigerator that have been there a little too long, and the buildup we would rather not think about in our kitchens and bathrooms.

Why does this matter? If we have to ask that question, we may not be as aware of our surroundings as we should be. What would someone think if they opened a closet and a deflated basketball fell on their head? Or if they reached into the refrigerator for cheese and discovered that it had turned a suspicious shade of green?

Yes, today’s challenge is a simple one, but it can make a real difference. Do the air conditioner filters need to be changed? Have we checked under the recliner or between the couch cushions for that missing item? Take care of it today. You might even be rewarded by finding your lost keys or a handful of spare change.

Clean and organize today. If you cannot do everything, start somewhere and make it a personal goal to finish by Easter.

You will be glad when you are done.

“Everything should be done with dignity and in proper order.”  (1 Corinthians 14:40, CEB)