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Cleaning my office was quite a chore. But, oh, did it make a difference. Our secretary walked in and said, “Look at this! It looks so clean and organized!” My wife complemented the new look as well. A few others have popped in and made remarks about how it looks so much cleaner. It made me feel great.
Thinking like a preacher and trying to find symbolism in all that goes on around me, I was struck with a few thought s. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all took a little time to reflect on our lives and looked for things that need order and “cleaning?”
Suggested Chores:
1. Who are those I need to forgive? Do I need to talk with them and apologize and make things right?
2. Have I been too busy for God? Is my schedule such that I rarely spend intense prayer time with the Father? Am I listening to His voice through the Word?
3. What sins am I continually struggling with? Do I need to have a goodbye ceremony for them?
4. How am I treating my family? Am I even giving them the amount of time that should be invested in, this area?
5. What is my attitude like? Am I negative and full of criticism toward others or am I striving to behave like Christ?
A little housecleaning makes things a little better. A little spiritual cleansing makes things a little better as well. Let’s “straighten things up” beginning right now!
Dyron Daughrity
via Hooker church of Christ
Hooker,OK