Christmastide - Sunday, December 29, 2024

Clutter

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) – “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.  When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.”

Philippians 4:6 (NIV) – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” 

Message: As I read this verse, I had flash backs of the days of my youth.  Flying like Superman.  Playing soldier, all decked out in my “camos” with my canteen strapped to my belt while wearing my army helmet.

As I grew older, I realized these were mere fantasies, or mind clutter, which needed to be erased from my mind to provide space for innovative ideas.  This mind clutter can only be removed through prayer and supplication.  As Paul writes in Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”.   In contrast, physical clutter (junk) in our attics, garages and houses can be disposed of by dump runs, or by contributions to rummage sales, or garage sales.

With clutter removed from sight and mind, we have cleared the path for new thoughts and innovations.  Our aspirations can now be that of a new direction and purpose.

Prayer: Dear God please help us to stay focused on You with clear and uncluttered minds.  Give us clarity and direction in the things we say and do.  We pray these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus.  Amen.

Bob Burkhart

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Revised: December 09, 2024

Any errors, omissions or non-scriptural thoughts are forgiven by the Grace of God as they were unintentional and done in love.