"Detoxifying Your Life"

Reflections4Life™ May 19, 2019

“Detoxifying Your Life”

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NASB)

Scripture Contemplation: 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 51; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 7:1…

©Ruthe McDonald.

There are going to be times when we must take a step back, stand still, and evaluate who and what are in our lives. As well as, the purpose they are serving. Not everything and everyone in our lives is good for us, or the path that God has ordained for us. Even that which seems good, seems right, seems to be working out—could be the very thing that is stalling us, keeping us from moving forward in the life that God has ordained for us. We must detoxify our lives. Allow God to purge us from all that has been poisonous to our lives, goals, and vision. It may not be what we are doing; it may be certain people, places, and things, we have surrounded ourselves.

I decree that this week’s Reflections will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart, mind, and soul. Allow the Father to lead you and show you the places in your life that need detoxification. Let Him lead you through the process so you can be ready to receive the abundance that God has ordained for your life.

Yes, life can throw us some hardballs and twisted curveballs. One moment we can be riding high and the next to be down and out for the count. Yet, one thing remains the same: God’s love for us, and His wisdom and instruction that never fails.

With life’s journey come many ups, and downs, along with bumpy rides and rocky roads. However, if we will yield to the Father’s instructions we will be able to navigate the storms and trials of this life and be the better for them. Mistakes and missteps will occur. Sometimes, a trust will be placed in the wrong people, we will go the wrong way, be stuck in a place, and fumble at times. Yet, it is nothing that we cannot overcome and get through, as long as we follow what God is instructing us to do.

I have learned in my journey that it is not necessarily what one is doing that’s wrong or stalling the process of reaching our destination. No. Sometimes the people, places, and things surrounded our lives in. Not everything is good for us. Not every person has good intentions for us. Not every place is the right place to see our visions manifest.

How do we avoid this? Intimacy with the Lord; seeking His will daily, and following His instructions.  This affords us the knowledge to know what we should do if we ever find ourselves in a place of stagnation. The solution can be as simple as moving, changing a routine, or as difficult in letting some people go.

Many are ignorant of the truth, that their lives are clogged with poison. These toxins must be purged from our lives in order for us to move forward and receive the full manifestations of the blessings of God. Far too many of us hang on to people when God has told us to separate ourselves from them. There are places we have stayed when God has spoken to our hearts and told us to move on, to get out. There are things in our lives that God has told us to let go of, and we haven’t. Obedience unto God will save us unnecessary sacrifices down the road.

I know for certain is that not everyone is meant to go where I am going. Not everything I have is meant for the next level. Also, not every place I reside in is the place for me to grow and move forward. There are people I must separate from. Things I have to let go of, places I need to move away from if I truly desire to walk in the ordained life God has for me and mine.

It is not easy. Especially when you are attached to certain people, places, and things. Don’t get it twisted: there may be nothing wrong with the people, places or things. They may very well be good people, great places, and helpful things. HOWEVER, they are not good for the plan that God has ordained for YOUR life. Sometimes we cannot see the problem, because we are not looking through the eyes of God. This is where we trust God, where we cannot trace Him. This is where we must believe in God with our whole hearts, even when we may not understand…yet.

My Beloveds, I decree that the spirit of peace and of prosperity has found permanent rest in your lives. I decree that every good thing that God has ordained for your life will become evident to you. Allow God to lead you through the purging process. Follow His instructions; even if it means walking away from some people, moving from certain places, and letting some things go. Remember: whatever you have to give up only pales in comparison to what God wants to give you. You are blessed. Now go…and be a blessing!

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