Psalms 139:23-24 (NLT)Īnd renew a right spirit within me. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Search me, O God, and know my heart test me and know my anxious thoughts. We can cry out to God just like David did in the Psalms: GOOD NEWS: God has every intention of decluttering your soul and desires to do so if you allow His Spirit to come in and transform you from the inside out. Since I am not sure if you are a good news/bad news first type of person, I will start with the bad news because I like to be straightforward and honest.īAD NEWS: You have no hope of decluttering your soul. I have some good news and bad news when it comes to the decluttering process. I know I did when I began considering what it would take to do a deep dive cleanse of my soul! WHY WE NEED TO INVITE GOD’S SPIRIT INTO THE DECLUTTERING PROCESS While we may acknowledge the need and sincerely have the desire to declutter our souls, we lack the focus, determination, and willpower to begin this painstaking process. So, what does this have to do with decluttering our souls? If we cannot maintain order and tranquility in our small little corners of the universe, what hope do we have of taming the chaos and clutter within? Things always move from a state of ORDER –> DISORDER. WHY DECLUTTERING IS SO DIFFICULT TO DOīut keeping up this facade is exhausting, isn’t it? Because even if I diligently use my label maker to organize all my files, buy color-coded matching bins for each member of my family, and Marie-Kondo every single room in my house only keeping those essential items that “spark joy,” I still cannot maintain this for very long. Sadly, that I am often more concerned if things look orderly, well kept, and picture-perfect on the outside. If I am honest, I would have to admit: not so much. DEALING WITH THE CLUTTER WITHIN OUR SOULSīut am I as thorough, conscientious, and rigorous when it comes to cleansing and decluttering what exists within my own soul, such as my: Yep…I am pretty indiscriminate if I think something is out of place or is messing with my feng shui. Just ask them…in my efforts to maintain order and cleanliness, I have discarded important bills & papers, thrown away retainers and keys, trashed homework assignments, and even mistakenly scrapped money and jewelry. And since I usually only give a five-minute warning before the tidying tornado sweeps throughout the house, many things can get lost or thrown away in the shuffle. When I go on one of my rampages cleansing, purging, straightening, and ordering…everyone and everything should take cover. If you ask my family, they would say that I am a decluttering freak. WHY WE SHOULD CARE ABOUT DECLUTTERING & CLEANSING OUR SOULS After all, perfect homes and bodies don’t stay that way for too long, do they?Īnd thus began my journey to discovering ways I could declutter my soul. I was willing to put time and effort but also desired a more profound sense of peace and purpose- a kind of contentment that comes from within my soul, independent of a perfectly maintained home or a fit and healthy-looking body. I knew maintaining a neat home or a body free of toxins required constant daily attention and energy. When I was feebly attempting spring cleaning to overcome the disorder and disorganization in my home, I began thinking about how the ideas of cleansing, simplifying, and decluttering can apply on a deeper level–even a spiritual level. tidying up my pantry or fridge (and throwing out what is stale, rotten, stinking!)Īnd while decluttering often includes removing, organizing, and ordering things and places in our external lives, I realized I was guilty of overlooking the clutter within my heart, soul, and mind.clearing off (and disinfecting!) the kitchen counter.sorting and separating all the papers strewn across my desk.I don’t know about you, but when I think of decluttering it usually has to do with gaining control of something outside of myself: To organize and prioritize (one’s commitments, material possessions, etc.) To simplify or get rid of mess, disorder, complications, etc. To remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place) Here are a few dictionary definitions of declutter: 4 MORE RESOURCES FOR DECLUTTERING YOUR SOUL WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DECLUTTER? DECLUTTERING DEFINITIONS
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