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No Room in the Room

Let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

HEBREWS 12:B

Excess stuff weighs us down with the burden of finding places to keep and organize it all. From pillows to lamps, to collectibles and dishes, stuff crowds our homes and our lives. Best course of action: eliminate the clutter. Even organized clutter is still clutter. Whether it exists out in the open or in the secret places we hide it, it is still excess.

Isn’t that just like sin? We all deal with sin. All of us. Whether it is a recurring sin we struggle to get the victory over or new roots of sin in our hearts, no one is exempt. Ridding our homes of clutter and creating a simple style helps us enjoy our space more. The same holds true in our hearts. Following Christ is only possible when we purge sin and pursue holiness. The calm a purge offers far outweighs the pain. What are we waiting for?

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Clutter builds up for everyone. Don’t organize it! Utilize a system of removing one thing for each new item purchased. Save only the things that bring you the MOST joy. Take pictures of the rest and pass it on.

Dear Lord, I pray that you will continue to expose my sinful thoughts to the truth of your Word, so I will learn to take every thought captive and not wander.