I don’t know where it all comes from. Out of the nooks and crannies of the earth comes the strangest assortment of boards, broken ladders, bottles, dirt-bike parts, old tires, baseball bats, buckets assorted rakes, shovels, and garden noses – and they all seem to assemble in my garage. The space where we put the car continues to shrink until anyone who can squeeze it in should be awarded a world-class driver’s medal. So every spring and fall, or whenever necessary, I put on my old clothes, gather some barrels, roll up my sleeves, recruit one of my sons, and give the garage a good cleaning. The feeling of satisfaction that follows is reward enough for all the effort.
Some parallels are clearly seen in the Christian life. Occasionally our hearts and minds become cluttered with junk that needs to be gotten rid of. Petty hurts and grudges pile up. Little sins are allowed to collect in the corners. Broken promises need repair. Resentments occupy more and more of our life-space, leaving little room for thoughts about God and how we can please Him. Prayer is neglected; the Bible is lost somewhere in the mess. The garage of our hearts is in need of a good cleaning.
What about your life? Has it become cluttered with worldliness through spiritual neglect? If so, with the help of the Holy Spirit get rid of the junk. Take care of the dirt. Acknowledge your sins, repent, and confess them to God. You’ll find that a thorough cleaning will give new joy to your Christian life. – David C. Egner
I really meant to read His Word,
To pray with heart devout –
But things just crowded in until
My Lord was crowded out. – Willet
If your Christian lie is a drag, worldly weights are probably to blame.
- May 1, 1985, Our Daily Bread
For You 