Spring is upon us... about two weeks away to be exact. Don't forget spring forward is this weekend too! Longer days, fresher air, more options to go and do (especially free things like parks, pool, backyard play, etc). I love it!
Seems like everyone gets "spring fever" to clean come March. We clean the house, windows, closets, flower beds, etc. but do we ever try to clean up our insides? Why not take the time to look at our hearts and clean them up too! More Bible study, fellowship with Christian people, prayer time, positive mind set, witnessing, doing more mission work and less self absorbed things, donating time and money to causes that will make a difference in our fallen world. You never know what you may find that you've looked over a million times before! I think of this song when I talk about all this...
*Matthew West - My Own Little World*
Although its not easy and often hard to find but we are called to give our time, our strengths, our shoulders to lean on, show compassion/love/understanding, be a light for God in darkness, our testimony to those who could use encouragement, our talents, our money... Can we do that with out expecting anything in return? For the glory of God?
I am guilty of focusing on me and my family but God has also
been working on my heart for a while to bring me out of my comfort zone.
That really happened when we lost Gracen in 2011 and I am so thankful I
listened to His calling for me to share my story and give others hope
in the same situation. Just through this experience God has showed me so much. So much about reaching out to others, leaning on His word, and deepening my faith! My eyes are open to so much more. Through Bible study, devotions, and just praying for God to open my eyes its totally transformed me here. Its not easy all the time and life always seems to trap you into your own bubble again and again but God has bigger plans for all of us and if we let Him he can help us live out that plan!
Just ask yourself this: Are you doing the same in public as you are at home behind closed doors? (Matthew 6:5-7 )
Spring clean your home and your heart!!
Psalm 51:10
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit in me."
