We do not have a dishwasher in our home. We had one for years but when we purchased this home it was evident there wasn't room for one unless we removed the drawers under the kitchen counter. We have found that it's really not such a task washing dishes because we never have to empty the dishwasher. Those who have a dishwasher know what I mean.
I'm often asked if I like doing the dishes by hand. I'm not extremely excited about it BUT I dislike the mess of dishes filling the sink and counter worse than actually washing them.
It reminds all of us who are believers that some of things we are asked to do (such as forgive our enemies) is not easy to do. However, displeasing the One who has redeemed us should be much more important to us than swallowing our pride, seeming by some to be weak, and choosing to act like Christ.
Paul tells us, "...Christ in you is the hope of glory." We can obey Him. We can honor Him. We can choose to do those things that place the focus on Christ and not ourselves.
Washing dishes isn't so bad. Honoring the One who redeemed us through faithful obedience also is not hard IF we are trusting that He is at work in us both to will and do His good pleasure. (Phil. 2:13).