I hate moving! I can think of 1,000 things I would rather do than pack boxes for relocation. Where I serve, we are moving our administrative offices so they can be renovated. Though I will be delighted when the project is completed, the process is not my favorite. Actually, it is far from it.
However, there is one exception, the move provides an opportunity for a “clear out.” In order to move, I had to go through every drawer, cabinet, and folder. Things I haven’t touched in years, things I have acquired, and things that I have collected only to forget I had them resurfaced. Preparing for the move provided me the perfect opportunity to get rid of things that are not useful. Not only will it provide me more space when I move back in, it also made me prioritize what is important to me.
Strange as it may sound, life is like my office. Over time, we collect things; acquire things, pick-up things both good and bad. Without a stimulus, most people will let it lie only to take up space. We collect or form habits and have a tendency to hold on to them. The key is to keep the good and let go of the bad which requires effort; often, the effort of moving. Every so often our souls need a “clear out” where we get rid of the things that hold us down and prioritize what is important.
On second thought, maybe I need to reevaluate my thoughts on moving. How about you?
This week’s reading:
- Monday – Matthew 11, Matthew 12, Matthew 13
- Tuesday – Matthew 14, Matthew 15, Matthew 16
- Wednesday – Matthew 17, Matthew 18, Matthew 19
- Thursday – Matthew 20, Matthew 21, Matthew 22
- Friday – Matthew 23, Matthew 24, Matthew 25
Please Pray for:
- Ongoing Building Renovations, Modifications.
- Our families, homes, workplace, church, and community.
- Those who are unwillingly absent.
- Those who are grieving and depressed.
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