During the last few weeks my husband Ron and I have been working on various house projects. In order to even start these projects we had to get rid of unnecessary clutter. I cleaned out a walk in closet that we could NOT walk in. Lots was thrown out and some donated. We also went through this process in the garage in this humid SC heat! It’s a process but was much needed.
Our hearts can be the same way. Over the years we can push things down deep in our hearts that we don’t especially want to deal with. Things like past hurts, un-forgiveness, poor choices…. and the list goes on. Clutter isn’t fun to sort through but it’s much needed to free us to live “lighter and fuller” lives. (both spiritually and physically) I had to address some “heart clutter” this morning during my quiet time with the Lord. I’m so thankful that He is always willing to listen and forgive. I quite often ask the Lord to search my heart and expose things I need to address.
Psalms 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart: test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Have a Blessed Thursday!
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Never out of sight
It’s hot as blazes on the Carolina border today. I went to the Carowinds watermark with a friend. While laying by the wave pool a toddler came up to my chair crying. She couldn’t find her Momma. A few minutes passed by and her Momma came and got her. Being a parent, I’m sure her Mom never lost sight of her baby girl.
That short episode got me thinking. Sometimes we’re distracted, busy having fun and lose sight of safety. It’s comforting to know that God never loses sight of us. His eye is always on us.
Being visually impaired, I have lost my husband or friends in the store before. It’s kind of un-nerving. During those times I will often pray, “Lord help me find Ron (or whoever I’m with) and every time, sure enough… I am found. Check out Psalms 139, one of my favorites. Have a great weekend.
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