Fresh....breathe it in.

Today, I needed to clean my house. I have put it off longer than I thought. It felt stale, cluttered & it definately needed not only a clean sweep but a fresh smell and a fresh feeling. So I began at one end of the house and made my way to the other end. I dusted, vacuumed, washed, wiped down and then when I was done I opened a few windows, lit a few candles and sat down with a cup of coffee to enjoy a clean, fresh home.......at least for awhile:)

As I savored my cup of coffee and some quiet time, I opened up my Bible & journal and I began to think of how my mind and heart need a fresh clean sweep daily . I don't know about you but I can lose my focus and get distracted so easily and before I know it my mind and my heart are a cluttered mess. When I lose my focus it effects every area of my life.......to the point that feel the ground beneath my feet become shaky, I lose my confidence and my fears and insecurities begin to take root.

Romans 12:2 - "...renew your mind..."

Phil. 4:8 - "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Proverbs 30:5 - "Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection."

Thank you Lord for Your Word......as I breathe it in it is like a cool breath of fresh air surrounding me. As I cleaned I prayed and asked God to help me to keep my eyes on Him, to trust Him, to release control of the circumstances in my life. I praise You for the victories of yesterday but I need you Today.....fresh and new.....breathe it in.

Lamen. 3:22-24 - "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his

compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."

When Mark came home he noticed....wow, it smells so good in here.....it smells fresh! It made me feel good that he noticed and liked it:) I thought about my life, am I reflecting what God is doing in and through me. When people come into the rooms of my life to they smell the freshness of my Savior.

Psalm 34:5 - "Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."