Declutter for growth
Did you know that the dead dry leaves around the base of the succulent is part of their natural growth process? The lower leaves are the oldest, and they dry out to give space to new leaves or even a new plant. Removing these dry leaves by pulling them out slowly, provides good air circulation allowing the soil to become dry easily, and this will also prevent pests, rot and other diseases.
In our spiritual garden of life, we can accumulate dead leaves that create an untidy mess and this can hinder or clutter our spiritual growth. The decluttering process is to step back, taking an inventory of ourselves for negative thoughts, our selfish motives, our controlling, manipulating, unforgiving, critical and judgemental attitudes. Our mind can also be cluttered with fear, anxiety, worry or shame and we need to pull them out one by one, surrendering all to God, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us inside out. Our pride can hold us back, making it an exhausting task initially to hand over the reins of our entire life to God. Start each day new, by spending quiet time with God and you will appreciate and enjoy life with more time to evaluate, prioritise and reorganise as He leads. All the unwanted clutter will be replaced by love, joy, peace and the contented spirit that God wants us to experience. While this process takes time, we can focus more on our unique purpose that God has planned with greater clarity.
Are you overwhelmed by the dried leaves of your life, or allowing God to do the deep cleaning to reveal the hidden gems within you?
