“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22 (ESV)
I’ve been in a cleaning frenzy. Chalk it up to the promise of Spring and cold weather keeping me inside. Just love the feeling of everything being in its right place which hardly ever happens for this working girl. My pantry never looked better after hours of cleaning, organizing, and yes, throwing some things away.
Note to self: Clean not only feels awesome it’s inspiring. My list keeps growing..maybe I’ll even tackle the garage.
Know what I love more than the obvious “Spring cleaning?” Every morning, I get up and start my day with a fresh clean slate. No mistakes, no failures, no regrets……God grants me a new beginning, a new chance to obey Him. An opportunity to run after holiness. A launching pad for the day where His mercies cover me before I even leave my house. A sparkling white that enables me to shine for Him.
I’m quick to remind you don’t paint a picture of me as saint – it doesn’t take long into my day before an attitude resurfaces, a negative thought occupies my mind or a reaction runs out of control. Amazing how quickly our best intentions go wrong. Sad how fast we forget His words we read or the prayers we offered. Despite my mess-ups, I still love that morning clean. Relying on God’s strength, submitting to His guidance and reflecting His righteousness. It might be short-lived but nothing feels better.
Wonder what would happen if we extended that clean slate to someone else? How would they feel knowing the past wasn’t looming over their future? I have a feeling that offering a fresh start just might be the motivation and inspiration they so desperately need too. Let’s all drink deep of His grace in those moments when our dark covers white – accepting His clean slate.
“Father, we fail You often – we miss the mark and yet, You lovingly restore and cleanse us. Great is Your faithfulness every morning.”
For His Glory
Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life
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