Out of Order

So, our internet has been "out of order" off and on for several months now. Very frustrating when you are in the middle of Season 1 of Revenge on Netflix and it decides to shut down! Or, when I need to post grades and look for school ideas. 
Tonight, I was as busy as a bee cleaning the house. I was really wanting to get on Facebook or check email, but as I looked over to the computer, I could see the lights blinking on and off, letting me know it was down again. As I continued to clean, several thoughts, A.K.A. convictions, ran through my head. It went something like this:
Just the other night Bro. Dennis spoke of how we spend our time surfing the web, watching TV, and filling it with busy- stuff, when we should be spending more time in prayer and the word. As I found myself "busy" cleaning, I realized that if the internet had not been out, I would probably been "busy" surfing. I found a stopping point, and read over a devotion or two. Then, got back to cleaning and getting the kids to bed.
As I continued to clean, the Holy Spirit continued to speak. Funny how He's done that twice recently when I've been cleaning! I think He had something to say to me about this subject! 
We put our Christmas tree and decorations up this past weekend. But, with the crazy week before, I really had not cleaned like I needed to before decorating. Oh, well. Jason had the boxes down from the attic before I could get too much done. So, decorate we did. I finished up most of it on Saturday, then slipped into my mini-coma on Sunday afternoon. On Monday night, I decide to clean! Now, not only was the internet "Out of Order." My extensive cleaning should have come well before decorating- but I had been more concerned about making everything pretty and festive, getting it finished,  and overlooked the dust and dirt that lay near. (A LOT of dust!) Immediately I was reminded of the Scripture that mentions our whitewashed tombs, beautiful on the outside but full of dead bones and unclean things on the inside. Which then brought me back to thinking about getting on Facebook, and posting my 5th day of Thanks, but wondering if that was just for appearance? Have I walked in a grateful attitude the rest of the day?  I am guilty- of being a Martha, busy about the housework and at times, more concerned with appearance rather than approaching the Father. I had to spend a little time confessing, needless to say!
I truly am grateful and am trying to be mindful of not taking things for granted this Thanksgiving season, but am also grateful for the Spirit's reminder to not get things "out of order" again!