I love to do this. As a kid, we moved every three to four years, and it was a great opportunity to clean out what wasn’t serving me anymore and start fresh. Since being married, we have stayed in the same area for a couple of decades. I came to realize that the cleaning, tidying, and purging of things became a necessary part of my personal growth.

I remember when we were first married, I had been commuting for my job and my husband worked the later shift and we didn’t see much of each other. I remember coming home one night and seeing what a mess our apartment was.

I was so overwhelmed with my commute, my job, missing my family, and the mess that I broke down sobbing. I remember my husband picked me up, carried me to the bed and held me while I cried. Then he kissed my forehead, left the room, and shut the door. Soon after, I could hear him washing the dishes and vacuuming.

He was able to understand what I needed before I really understood it. I cannot function in chaos. I need a tidy house and then I can focus on the important things. Like this blog post today, I kept getting distracted with tidying things and laundry and then I realized how much of the day was getting away from me.

Before summer started, I was blogging almost daily with missing a few days here and there. Now that the kids don’t have a regimented schedule, I am struggling to find my rhythm. This blog is important. If for no one else, it is important for me. I hope it helps someone else though.

The last few days the phrase ‘A House of Order’ has been interrupting my thoughts. “Behold, mine house is a house of order, saith the Lord God, and not a house of confusion.” Doctrine and Covenants 132:8

“Organize yourself; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God.” Doctrine and Covenants 88:119

This is my desire. I desire it for myself. I desire it for my husband. I desire it for my children. I desire it for anyone that comes into my home. It is not only a desire though. I have worked hard to make it a reality.

I am organized. I like to be prepared and plan for all of the possible needs. I am establishing a house or prayer, fasting, faith, learning and order. I truly believe that when I and my family make great effort to hold to those efforts, God will share His glory in my home.

I encourage you to establish your own house of order. Start small. Don’t get overwhelmed. Don’t give up. You will get there. I can’t wait for you to feel this blessing in your life.