I’m a Super Clean Freak!

It is spring cleaning time!  I absolutely love to clean, purge, and gets things nicely in order.  It is the control freak side of me.  And, a few times a year I indulge it.  

The process started with the boys’ room.  We cleaned out all of the toys and the clothes they had outgrown.  We looked over every item and made decisions with each.  Before long, I looked around the room and we were completely surrounded with all of their “stuff”.  It was all in front of us where it was easy to see, because, when we could see it, we could deal with it.  

I wish I could tell you they enjoyed it as much as I did.  But, they didn’t.  And, while they whined they were tired and needed “breaks.”  I could hear God whispering across my heart that I am no different than them.  Although I enjoy purging and cleaning my physical surroundings, I often whine and tell God I need “breaks” when He is cleaning out the junk in my life.  How about you?  

Much like my boys’ room, God’s cleansing is a process.  I have to make decisions with what He brings before me.  Will I clean it out?  Will I hold onto it?  Will I say I lay it down only to try and sneak it back in?  Getting rid of the big stuff that is comfortable can be hard to do.  And, getting rid of the little stuff hidden in the corners can be exhausting.  

But, just like the physical work done today brought a clean room where the boys could truly enjoy playing, a clean heart brings peace, contentment, and fulfillment.  I know both the room and my heart will get dirty again -  that is part of living in this imperfect world.  But for now, I fix my eyes on Jesus and I pause in the moment of the clean room and clean heart.  I am fulfilled.  I am satisfied.  And, I am very, very content.

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Father,

Thank you for a day of cleaning and rest.  Thank you for lovingly digging deeper with me.  I feel satisfied to the depths of my core.  

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My Child,

In every desert time, there are moments of reprieve.  Moments when the sun sets from the scorching sun.  Rare findings of springs flowing in the driest of places.  I will always give reprieve.  

I am doing a new thing.  Listen to My voice.  Keep your eyes on Me.  

Blessings will come.  Mysteries will be given.  And, I will set your feet on the path I desire for you.  The path which leads to the fulfillment of the plans I have for you.  Seek Me.  Be still.  Listen.  Trust.  Surrender.  (Acts 3:19, Isaiah 43:19, John 10:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 46:10, Jeremiah 29:10, Psalm 18:35-37, Psalm 62:8)

Your Father