We've heard this over and over. But yesterday i really started to sit on this verse.
I shall not want. I shall not want.
I think that sometimes I focus more on the journey than on the One whom i should be focusing on. Do you know what i mean? All i know is this: when i focus on Him, my life isn't cluttered. I don't struggle internally. Atleast, not the same way i struggle when i try to do life on my own--in my own strength. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus, the rest--the clutter--seems to turn gray. Knowing Him is the goal. It's funny, we don't walk with Jesus to receive blessings---but they do seem to pour out when we are in relationship with Him. Wouldn't you agree?
The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not want.
Peace.
I had another great experience at church yesterday. A woman (who used to be the roommate of my sister when they were in college--small world) came over to me and gave me words that she felt the Lord had given her for me. It was beautiful. And encouraging.
Peace.
I then went home and decided that today was the day to clean. I think it was a physical representation of what was going on in my heart. (I know--deep.) I feel like God has been pruning me during this season in my life. He's getting the junk out, so there will be growth. So i turned up the music and cleaned for about 4 hours. Not just cleaning, people, we're talking, emptying out every drawer, every cabinet in my room and bathroom, reorganizing, cleaning out my closet, and throwing away stuff i'm not using. This felt like an episode of Hoarders. (Okay, i'm not a hoarder--but let's just say there was enough clutter leaving my house, that the neighbors were probably talking. :) )
Why am i telling you all of this? Because i'm finding that it's necessary to do your own pruning and also allowing yourself to be pruned. Get the junk out. Literally. Emotionally.
Simplify. My load sure feels lighter.
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