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Practical Wisdom Dealing With Clutter

Tuesday May 2, 2023
 

Some of us are reluctant to admit problems and deal with painful events as they occur.  We push them down into the deep recesses of our souls and put on our best face.  This is like shoving clutter into a closet and tightly closing the door before guests arrive.  It works for a time but, like opening the closet door and having the clutter fall at our feet, the events we have suppressed will eventually cause us to explode with anger and hostility towards those around us who may have had nothing to do with the events that caused our deep-rooted bitterness. 

The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? (Proverbs 18:14 NLT)

We clean up the clutter in our homes by taking the things that have been stashed away and dealing with them in an orderly manner.  Some things get thrown out.  Others get mended, washed, or ironed and become usable again.  We need to do the same with the hidden events of our lives. We need to reveal what occurred and deal with each event in an appropriate manner. 

It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.  (Proverbs 18:5, 10 NLT)

We will never feel acceptable to God or to others while we allow who we truly are to be determined by our past.  Unforgiveness towards others or ourselves needs to be carefully exposed, and then disposed of.  The pain and brokenness we feel in our hearts will need to be lovingly cared for and mended.  Our hidden talents will need some encouragement, so they become usable again.  God is a master restorer, and as we improve our conscious contact with Him, He will provide all that we need to make us complete in Him.

Prayer:  Gracious God, Please help me to allow those hurtful events I have buried deep in my soul to be exposed and healed by the power of Your love.  I desire to improve my conscious contact with You and pray for the knowledge of Your will for my life as I follow Your principles in all my affairs. My hope is to have a fulfilling life with You and with others. Amen

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