Purge The Junk Folder

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17

If you use email I am quite certain the infamous ‘junk folder’ looms over you daily like a black eye. Piles of paper is enough to drive you bonkers but now electronic junk mail! Made me think of the ‘junk folder’ in your spiritual life that may greatly need to be cleaned out. 

Wrong thinking. Bad habits. Putting other things before Jesus. Lack of forgiveness. Too much ‘electronics’ time over people time. Being still and waiting on God. Taking self off the throne. Letting go of the past. 

A new year is a great time to purpose in your heart that you will move ahead and make changes. At this time of year more people go to church and gym memberships increase. Weight loss programs advertise on TV. Change is in the air. It is a turning point of sorts to begin anew. Why not decide today what stuff in your junk folder of life you can purge and do it. 

PRAYER: No matter what comes my way good or bad in life you are there Lord. As I embark upon a new year give me new direction in making necessary changes to improve my spiritual walk. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Detox

Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21

Recently I decided to make some dietary changes in hopes of alleviating severe tinnitus I have had for years but which recently worsened. To do this I detoxed my body in a round about way. Purging things from the diet which may contribute  to the roaring sound coming from the brain or ears or wherever it originates.

The subject of detoxification is interesting in the fact  you eliminate bad things or poisons so to speak which could make you sick or contribute to a condition you are having. I say why not detox your every day life for Jesus. Purge those things in your life you know are weighing you down emotionally and spiritually and keeping you from being all you could be for Jesus. Sometimes the changes take place gradually but doing them is what is ultimately important.

To live a spirit filled and controlled life does not mean you need to become a monk but to intentionally do things that draw you closer to Him and make you have His thoughts. Starting your day reading the word. Staying away from people or places you know drag you away from Him. Focus on the spirit so you don't fulfill the desires of the flesh so to speak. Are you ready to detox in 2017 and beyond?

PRAYER: Oh Lord how I love you and long to do things that please you. I mess up but there you are full of grace and mercy with open arms. I choose to be intentional about walking in the Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen.