Living unclean brings sickness, bodies grow infections and even depression appears. Failing to care for the physical needs of yourself could damage the body you have been given. We do not do this to ourselves. We take the time to care for our hygienic needs.
Though outwardly we appear clean and well put together, inwardly we fill with filth. How? Our hearts absorb lies, opinions, foul language, stereotypes, insults, frustrations, etc. We clean every part of our body; yet, fail to even touch the most important piece, our spirit!
“Are you still so dull?” Jesus asked them. “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.”
(Matthew 15:16-20)
"Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)
for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)
"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." (2 Timothy 2:22)
As you clean the body with soap, clean the heart with Truth. Seek God for clean, kind words to use; wholesome, pure thoughts to fill your mind. Don't allow others to taint your spirit and don't spend your days tainting other's spirits. Steer clear of the immature thoughts and selfish desires that destroy. We are beautiful children of God, so let us act as so.
Purify your heart and your words will always shine God's glory. Be a person to spread Truth to others, filling their emptiness with God. Focus on Him, not the opinions or filth of this world. Avoid conforming to the patterns here, but remain righteous and free of evil thoughts. Refuse to let others or Satan bring you down. No matter the situation, stay focused on His light and you will remain pure in heart. Praise the Lord, for He is good. He stays by your side through it all! Don't push Him away through ugly behavior and filthy words. Push Satan away and pull God closer. He will keep your heart clean!
God, thank you for another day. Thank You for the Truth that fills my heart each day. Rid me of any ugly behavior, foul words or critical thinking. Help me when these things come my way. Help me to focus on You and not the words and actions of this world. Push Satan behind me, so to cling closer to You! I love You.
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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