What Blocks the opportunity for spiritual cleansing cont:
2) The Busies, I call our second block to spiritual cleansing. Losing contact, breaking intimacy with God through distractions. Like well I ned to straighten up house before I get with the Lord. Need to move the car or give the dog a bath before I spend time with my Heavenly Father. Forgetting that Satan's goal is to keep the Christian off of his or her's knees through these distractions. Before we know it is ; "Well I'll make up for missing appointment with the King of Kings tomorrow.". What happens this goes on and on, day after day. Each day we get away from His presence and unable to experience His Love. Therefore missing out on much needed cleansing, renewing our mind and spirit. I've learned to make a set appointment with Jesus each day ,and keep it. Is there anything more important than meeting with Our Lord Jesus Christ? Through the spiritual cleansing I found that my intimacy with Jesus is even closer, as the work of the Holy Spirit progresses. See; Daniel 9:13 3) Waiting on the Lord; Along with our prayer life comes what is even more a must. Waiting and Listening for God to speak. Jacob persisted until the Lord answered. Jacob would not quit until the Lord responded to him. How many of us just give God a high five, never bothering to wait on Him. When we do this prayer is not complete. I admit that many times when the Lord blesses me I just say "thank you Lord.". This is okay and we should. Many times though the high five turns out to be our method of prayer due to the above (number 2). Waiting and listening are very important parts of our prayer life and they should be. It is so easy for christians to get caught up in this pattern, but sadly cause us to miss the opportunity for any cleansing.Even those in ministry at times come up to these blocks, and I pray that we all realize the importance of allowing the opportunity of spiritual cleansing and renewal be done until the day the Lord calls us all Home with Him. Love you all in Jesus Name.
