Lessons from an Afternoon of Deep Cleaning and A LOT of Mold!

As I showered yesterday morning I noticed a small area of mold developing along the bottom of the shower curtain.  From there my eyes shifted to the corners of the shower and I saw MORE MOLD!  I then looked toward the walls and it was there too!  My plan for the morning was set, I was going to have to fight the mold.

As the morning progressed it did not take long to see that the mold had taken over the house!  As the sweat began to pour and my frustration rose the Lord quickly intercepted and began to remind me/teach me some very important lessons I wanted to share with you...


1.  Mold = Sin.  If I do not deal with the mold when I first find it, it will only get worse and continue to spread.


2.  When you start looking for mold be prepared to be overwhelmed when you see that the mold can be EVERYWHERE, and stick to EVERYTHING!


3.  It takes sweat, hard work, and chemicals to remove the mold.  (Chemicals = Christ)


4.  Just because I cleaned the surface one time where the mold is does not mean I am finished.  I am simply aware of the area the mold develops and must watch it closely, keeping my CHEMICAL in hand.


5.  Often our favorite areas in life can develop the most mold.  One of my favorite things to do is to take a warm relaxing shower and that is where the mold has taken over!  Mold (SIN) often develops the quickest and the thickest in our closest relationships, our favorite hobbies, etc.


6.  When I first discovered the mold in the shower I went to my neighbor and asked for any advice on how to best fight the mold knowing she had experienced it before.  Do not hesitate to ask for HELP when you are fighting the mold.  You are NOT the only one who is experiencing it and you will prosper in seeking counsel from others.


7.  Some mold is stronger than others in certain areas.  In the midst of cleaning the mold do not forget the little victories you have had along the way.


8.  It is so good to see and smell a clean and mold free space!  It is worth all the sweat.  Don't be afraid to look for the mold and start cleaning.  (Sanctification)


9.  After I clean the mold I am not the only one who benefits.  Those closest to me will see and notice and celebrate with me!


10.  When the mold becomes too much, the BEST and ONLY thing you can do is spray it heavily with your chemical (Christ), and let it soak for as long as it takes.  After all, it is the chemical that already has complete victory over the mold before you even noticed it!


2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.