Moral of the Shower Squeegee
Do you find yourself learning the same lesson in deeper ways through different situations? We moved into a new home last year, and I am most grateful for our master bathroom. We have worked really hard for a lifetime to enjoy a bathroom that feels like a spa. Nonetheless, anything we own requires caretaking and upkeep. Having grown up in a simple house with one shower for the family, I am keenly aware that it is a privilege to enjoy a bathroom that is very nice by world standards, though it may not be exquisite by American standards.
My shower is glass, with white subway tiles throughout the interior. One of the daily maintenance chores I do is squeegee the glass side and glass door after showering. I did not have to do this in our previous bathrooms, as the showers did not have doors. As you likely know, Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ”Squeegeeing the water off the glass prevents residue buildup and makes deep cleaning much easier. So my husband and I squeegee after every comfortable, warm shower.
Those who know me know that I have some health issues—MS being one of them. Stretching, bending, and reaching after starting the day with a relaxing cleanse is not something that excites me. Over the past months, however, taking the time to squeegee the shower immediately after use has helped keep the bathroom we enjoy so much sparkling.
Today, as I began my task, I realized the tricks I’ve learned to make things go smoother and quicker. I noticed how many additional things I’ve added to the routine, like squeegeeing off the tile bench, because removing the water there keeps the tile grout from staining as quickly. I also recognized how much easier it has become to physically accomplish the task. Not only has my shower benefited, but my physical body has benefited from this daily chore as well.
By now, I’m sure you see the moral of the story. No matter how tedious the task, repetition over time brings reward. This truth can apply to most areas of life. Building new habits is difficult, but we often find the blessing in a shorter time than expected.
Bible Verse:
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Proverbs 14:23
Reflection:
Most things in life are far more difficult than cleaning shower glass, but the moral remains the same: we build new habits one small task at a time. We can have a vision and a prayer for the end result we desire, but we must focus on the starting point and ask the Lord for His help to accomplish only what we can today. What is the mundane task that needs to be done today?
Prayer:
Dear Father,
Please help me build new habits this year that bring glory, honor, and praise to Your name. Help me prioritize daily duties that care for myself and for those entrusted to my care. Multiply my efforts in the daily things that only You see. Thank You for Your grace and mercy.
In Jesus’ name, amen.