Happy Wednesday!
Autumn is a wonderful time of year. As I watch the leaves stirred by the wind, I am reminded that they display an important lesson for all of us to follow suit in a way. Just as the trees don’t stubbornly hold on to their dead leaves, we shouldn’t hold on to any unnecessary weight in our lives. When we enter a new season, the old can easily inhibit the new if we allow it. God’s Word reminds us to:
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31,32 (NIV)
To get rid of negativity in our lives, we must first identify it. How can we do this?
»By reading God’s Word.
»By allowing His Spirit to show us the necessary heart changes we need.
»By being willing to shun practices such as bitterness and anger.
»By asking God to help us let go of the guilt from the past.
What are you holding on to that is preventing a freshness to the season ahead? Could it be that the decayed leaves are piling up and your heart needs to discard them for good? If so, why not reach out to our Father?? He longs to hear from you. Ask Him to shine light on any thoughts, circumstances, habits or other “decayed leaves” you might be clinging to. As you watch the leaves fall this season, my prayer is that you are reminded to let go of anything that would hinder a fresh relationship with God.
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina