Have you ever tried to simplify your schedule? How about cleaning out your closet or organizing your garage? Both take a concerted effort and extra energy. This is why we have programs, YouTube advice, and blogs covering the subject. Honestly, hoarding and putting it off and just letting the kids deal with all of it later sounds better than rolling up those sleeves.
John came calling us to take deal with the junk. “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Don’t putt it off. Clean out your spiritual closets. Put off those old ways. It’s funny. John’s outfit and he wants us to get rid of our filthy rags. Come to the water and let God’s love wash you clean.
4 John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 5 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. 6 Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
Spiritual cleaning is honest and straightforward. God, I need to tell you, I’ve been wrong. Forgive me for…
It’s simple to confess sins but challenging to be honest. Most of the time honesty is uncomfortable. It doesn’t come naturally to take the time and say aloud, I’ve been wrong.
Prayer: Lord please forgive me for…
I’m sorry I …
