The process begins by searching local real estate within a
suitable price range. You seek out these
homes with a drive by, span the neighborhood and gauge the safety along with
travel time to the potential home.
Enthusiasm arises as your mind wraps around the idea of a new home,
better yard, safer neighborhood and change of view. Plans begin to prepare current home for
placement on the market. Work piles up
and the ‘to do’ list lengthens as you walk through the hallways.
Purchases accumulate, such as paint, cleaning supplies,
doors, wood and whatever other materials will provide the needed facelift. You want the house to be presentable and
enticing to interested parties. All this
work does not guarantee a buyer, but it sure brings interest to those who view
it. Cleanliness ranks high for the
buyer, revealing the history behind the lifestyle of the home. It shows maintenance for the house over the
years and care for the structure.
Organized rooms help the buyer visualize placement for possessions and
formulate ideas for themselves. Limiting
clutter better presents the qualities within the home. Truthful conversations concerning the history
of the home create a trusting and confident rapport between buyer and seller.
All this combined gives better chances to selling the
home. Let me throw this idea out to you
though; why would you not want to keep your house maintained all the time, no
matter the circumstances? Even if no one
is watching, wouldn’t you want to respect your belongings and keep things
nice? After all, the price paid for the
home comes from your bank account?
Ever fall into patterns spiritually that veers from keeping
maintained, thus turning your eyes from the little repairs needed? It may not be until a big decision comes to
the table that prayer life returns to mind.
It may take a tragic event before realizing change must occur. Failing to maintain our spiritual life can
lead to some dangerous roads. Maybe not
immediately, but gradually paths no longer appear straight.
So, how could we keep focused on maintenance and continuing
the straight path while leading others to know our Lord and Savior? Begin with cleaning up your home. Little habits creep into life allowing Satan
to dirty up your spirit. Character
begins to be defined by these habits.
“Oh, I just can’t wake up in time to attend service, maybe next
week.” “Just one night out with the
guys/girls for a few drinks won’t matter.”
“Forget recovery, it is just too hard and uncomfortable.” No one will know, right? My friend, you have no idea who is
watching. These ‘one time’ events
accumulate and become habits. Satan
attacks and destroys a piece of your spirit.
Oh, but there is One Who waits to clean and rebuild.
Next, let us organize and limit clutter within our
home. Focus leaves as clutter and
disorganized thoughts enter. “Keeping up
with the Jones’” will lead to conforming to the world’s patterns. Let us avoid this by organizing our time
wisely. Wake up a bit earlier to start
your day with His Word. This will guide
you and provide needed strength for the day.
Take a break when life storms around you and reach to Him in prayer, not
this world for answers. Get rid of
‘things’ which deter you from spending time with Him. Facebook allows great socialization, but it
can overtake your hours, placing Him on the back burner. Sports bring physical health, learned skills
and teamwork experience, but it can deter you from attending church service on
His day. Debt can wash out tithing. Forget about what everyone else is doing and
focus on what God is doing in your life.
In order to see clearly, we must organize and limit the clutter which
blocks our view.
Finally, let us engage in Truth-filled conversations. The words flowing from the mouth should be
pleasing to our God and then backed up by action. The meditations laid on the heart need match
the Truth which our Savior provides.
Living in such a manner allows testimony to occur everywhere you
go. He will use you in mighty ways as a
vessel to bring others to know Him. Be
truthful of past circumstances and decisions. . .those are the moments that
built your ministry. You will find
others trust what you say, appreciate you for being real and then inquire on
how you got to be where you are today.
In comes the chance to share about our Savior, Who died for our sins,
washed it all away and consumes our every day with peace, joy and purpose.
All these combined will bring others to know the Lord, which
is our goal as Christians. Our Home
awaits, let us keep it maintained here and interest others to gain the same
place for eternity. Cool thing about
this Home. . .you owe nothing - the price was paid by the shedding of His
blood. Only thing needed by you is to
accept the deed, then maintain His Home until you meet the Owner face to face!
Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig
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