In about one week, October 3rd, we will start our Fast and Furious Fall Cleaning Event here at CHK.   Its an annual event where I give you ideas, instructions about getting your home ready for cooler weather and the holidays that are coming up. You get to post your progress and even share pictures!

This week however I really want to encourage you to get ready for the cleaning event by developing a new habit.  OK, it might not be new for all of you, but for some of you it definitely will. 

I challenge you to get up at an early hour, get showered and dressed and put your apron on and get ready for the day by praying, reading your Bible and having your breakfast or coffee before anyone else gets up.

Why an apron?  Well, I wear one every day, it keeps my clothes clean and it helps me cultivate that mindset of service. An apron is a symbol of service.

Why the shower? Well, because it wakes you up and gets you ready for the day!

Why the Bible?  Oh you know that! Because starting the day with your heavenly Father is the way to get your day going right, get your mind pointed in the right direction and offer worship to the Lord.

Now I do realize that some of you have wonky schedules and have husbands with wonkier schedules, so just adapt as you can.

If you will get in the habit this week of getting up and getting ready for your day, next week will be a piece of cake!

Are you up for the challenge?  Are you with me?