Spring Cleaning in Spiritual Lives

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

Not so long ago, spring cleaning was a yearly household tradition. Years ago, women not only thoroughly cleaned the house, but they also did extra tasks, like wash windows, sun quilts, redo mattresses and pillow stuffings, and sometimes 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 our 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. But it needs to start in each of our hearts before it can influence a nation and the world.

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.

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