New Beginnings

I love the start of a new year. It's a new beginning, a clean slate. I usually start with a "purge session" where I attempt to make order of my world. I look into each closet and drawer and evaluate the items at hand. As I begin to let go of the "stuff" that clutters and cramps my surroundings, a sense of clarity comes over me. Now, there are those closets that are not as easy to purge. You know the ones! For whatever reason, it's harder to release what's inside. But once I do release them, a burden is lifted. There is room to breathe; it's then can I begin to organize and prioritize the things that are of value. It was in my closet two days ago, that I was impressed with what God wants to accomplish with my heart. He wants to purge the things that are not of Him or from Him. You see, I am carrying unnecessary burdens . Burdens that are cluttering my life...burdens that I have the option to release. For whatever reason, I hold on to them. He wants me to release them....purge them. I have areas in my life full of insecurities, pride, control, you name it. Those things need to go, I have no need for them! Like my closets, this will be a continual process-keeping those unnecessary items out of my life. The temptation will always be there..... to fall into my old ways. I will need to dismiss those urges and cling to "the one" who knows me best. My prayer for this year is that He would continue the work He has started in my life- cleaning out those dark places. I want to grow closer to Jesus each day, with my heart attitude reflecting Him. I am so thankful that my God doesn't treat me as my sin deserves. His mercies are new each day! Cheers.... to a new beginning!