• Cleanliness

    Is Cleanliness Next to Godliness? Your Home and You

    I never hear about cleanliness and godliness, but I do think the two are connected. Several times in my life, my house has figured prominently in my dreams. When I escaped my abusive first husband, I dreamt of a large house swept clean. Constructed with beautiful woods throughout, the bones of the home were strong, but the rooms stood empty. I understood this to mean that I was embarking on a new life. The time to fill my rooms with new memories (or furniture) had come. I remember reading an article about how your bedroom represents your marital relationship. If…

  • clutter - declutter - freedom - images - Imaginative Prayer - mind - prayer - Self Awareness - soul - strongholds

    Declutter Your Soul with Imaginative Prayer

    To declutter one’s mind means understanding what that clutter is. Lies that I believe concerning my reality are one sort of mess. Disturbing images in my mind also clutter my soul on a regular basis.  However, I live in so much more freedom because I learned how to take thoughts captive through imaginative prayer.  I have learned to declutter my soul with Jesus. I first read about this particular prayer exercise in Beth Moore’s book, Breaking Free.  I had recently fasted for three days because my relationship with my boyfriend was going nowhere.  I was a single mom with four…