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Decluttering

Slowly but surely I am getting the furniture arranged to my liking, the toys sorted, and restoring order. Yet I am still surrounded by chaos. It is aggravating but I know I will get it finished and my home will be better for it.

What's funny is that while I am finding long lost items I am also losing everyday items. Usually it isn't actually lost but just blended in with its surroundings. A hairbrush carelessly tossed is instantly hidden. It was there the whole time I just couldn't see it for the other items. This also tends to happen when I am at my busiest and in a hurry. I want the item when I want it! So I am really trying to stress to my girls to return things to their proper home after use.

I find the same to be true with my spiritual armor. I know it's there somewhere. But when I get lazy I tend to toss it down, assuming it will be instantly available at my beck and call. Then when I can't find it I realize it is hidden in the clutter of my life.

The thing is, it's not until you are under spiritual attack that you realize you might be vulnerable. And Satan notices when you are wide open for attack. His barbs hit you when you least expect it... whispering.....reminding.....suggesting.

So while it is good to declutter your home from time to time it is essential to declutter your life to make room for the necessity of putting on the armor of God. Don't let activity, responsibility, worries, all crowd in to rob you of your spiritual protection. Rearrange your priorities to give God first place.

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