Dana shines the light of God's Word on the oft-repeated statement "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" and on the common assumption that a messy house is the result of laziness; she does so by comparing and contrasting these notions with the laudable traits of the woman depicted in Proverbs 31. Dana's use of humor heightens the hopeful and encouraging tone of the book, which is quite a feat when dealing with the heavy topic of overcoming the shame heaped on women who struggle with the guilt of not being "perfect housekeepers."

The title of this book captured my attention immediately. Believe me, it isn't fun to feel guilty about a messy house! My Mom was the ultimate housewife, and I learned early that I couldn't measure up to her standards. After reading this book, I was reminded that the messiness of my house isn't what God sees in me. He sees my thoughts, my actions, and the condition of my heart so any guilt I feel should be associated with these things. These are the things I need to work on!

Author Dana K. White doesn't condone laziness, and she doesn't promote perfection. There are tips to help us declutter, encouragement to keep us going, and inspiration from God's Word. We are reminded that God's Grace has nothing to do with an immaculate house or a clean heart: it is a gift freely given that can never be earned.

This is a well-written book laced with humor and heartfelt advice. I recommend "Jesus Doesn't Care About Your Messy House: He Cares About Your Heart"!

I received a copy from the author via FrontGate Women's Blogger Network. There was no obligation for a positive review.