Gently Flowing Water

Gently Flowing Water

Monday, March 18, 2013

Sunshine and Smudges


Journal—March 18, 2013

            Good morning, Lord.  Sunlight streams through my window, reminding me how much they need to be washed.  How like Your Word.  As Your Word illumines me, it often shows up streaked, dirty and unpleasant areas.  All the accumulation of dust and smears make it hard to see clearly.  The brighter the sun, the more mess I see.  Colors outside are muted and smudges cause things to be blurred.  This is the same as my spiritual life.  I see life only partially because it is filtered through the messy areas of my soul. 

Flood me with Your light, dear Lord.  Cleanse me with the sunshine of Your Word.  Gently rub away the grime and accumulated dust.  I long to see life and You in the clearest way possible.

 I give these streaks to You and ask You to “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10 NASB). 

“He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, who He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior . . .” (Titus 3:5,6  NASB). 

“You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.” (John 15:3 NASB).

I will allow the windows of my soul and heart to be cleansed.  Thank You, Lord.

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