Spiritual Spring Cleaning

Not so long ago, spring cleaning was a yearly household tradition. Historically, women not only thoroughly cleaned the house, but they also did extra things, like wash windows, wash or sun bedding, redo mattress and pillow stuffings, and often scour the rooms with hot, soapy water to get rid of bedbugs.

Perhaps spring is also a good time to do some cleaning-up in our spiritual lives. Is there anything we need to get rid of, because it isn't pleasing to God. Have we drifted away from Him? Have we made Him the top priority, and does our life reflect that? We all need renewal from time to time. That's why the Great Awakenings were so important in America and why churches have revivals.

However, if you see areas where you need to improve, don't try to take care of them on your own. This is always a mistake. Christ is more than happy to help you clean house and draw closer to Him. Let His Spirit within you guide you to a refreshing new place where you can find peace and comfort in a new awakening to the Lord's great love for you.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me (Psalm 51:10).

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