Today's Journey
Clearing Out The Clutter
Jan.18, 0013
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My
garage serves as “storage” for things that don’t have a place in our
home, and, frankly, there are times when I am ashamed to open the door. I
don’t want anyone to see the clutter. So, periodically, I set aside a
workday to clean it up.
Our hearts and minds are a lot like
that—they accumulate lots of clutter. As we rub shoulders with the
world, inevitably, perhaps unknowingly, we pick up ungodly thoughts and
attitudes. Thinking that life is all about “me.” Demanding our rights.
Reacting bitterly toward those who have hurt us. Before long, our hearts
and minds are no longer clean and orderly. And while we think we can
hide the mess, eventually it will show.
Paul pointedly asked, “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?” (1 Cor. 6:19)—which makes me wonder if God often feels like He is living in our messy garage.
Perhaps
it’s time to set aside a spiritual workday and, with His help, get to
work clearing out the clutter. Discard those thoughts of bitterness. Bag
up and throw out the old patterns of sensual thoughts. Organize your
attitudes.
Fill your heart with the beauty of God’s Word. Make it clean
to the core, and then leave the door open for all to see!
More like the Master I would ever be,
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do. —Gabriel
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do. —Gabriel
Don’t let the Spirit reside in a cluttered heart. Take some time to clean it up today!
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