May 3, 2019
We all want to look our best. And we do our best to achieve it.
And if you’re like me, you’ve tried various products, hoping that the promise on the bottle will prove true.
The latest one I tried had this instruction: “The best time to apply skin care products is when you are fresh out of a warm shower or bath. Not only is your skin clean, but it is also thoroughly moist and will better absorb anything you apply to it.”
Instructions followed for the product but not for my life.
I followed this instruction. But blushing a bit, I confess I failed to do the same when it comes to my life. When spots of insecurities appeared, when blotches of worry and blemishes of resentment, past sin, guilt and unfulfilled dreams remained, life wasn’t pretty.
A clean-up job was begging. But instead, I covered it with the busyness of life. Hoping no one would notice the blemishes that stained inside.
But God noticed.
He had the washcloth of His unconditional love and the lotion of His grace to wipe away any unsightly blemish in my heart, all the dirty of past mistakes, the nagging regrets and the self-doubt.
And when in front of the mirror, I saw it all. I took a deep breath, drew in courage and confessed to Him, “I’m in Your presence as I acknowledge all I see. I will be still for you to clean all that keeps my heart, my attitude, and my thoughts from radiating the beauty You know I should have.”
One by one He wiped away, leaving my heart fresh and free. And He added the perfume of His instruction:
“Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22).
Let’s Pray
Father, it’s a pure heart I pursue and it’s a clean life I long for. Help me to be still as You use Your supernatural cleanser that I still need. In Jesus’ name, amen.
What needs to be removed to make your life beautiful again?
Janet
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Good morning Janet. Always good to receive your posts. Sending love and peace your way.
Thank you, Debby. Hoping the Lord is opening doors for you and walking you through new ventures in your writing and speaking.
Hi Janet, I’m intrigued how well you can see and envision so intricately how to apply God’s word in your life through these examples. It makes it much easier to relate to in my life. You are gifted, my sister. You can see better than most. I’m honored to call you my friend (and mentor). Lots of BIG hugs and prayers and love for you today.
Dearest Kelly,
As always, your words sure add brightness to my day. Your encouragement is gold to me. And the love and the support you and John have shown is a blessing I’ll never, never forget.
I’ll be praying for the success of your ministry and hope someday I can visit you and help you minister those lovely ladies.
Love you dearly,