“Purify Ourselves”

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Verse Reflections:  Ugh!  I don’t want to here this.  I want to watch the televisions shows that I want to watch.  I want to read what I want to read.  I want to listen to the songs that I want to listen to.  I want to say and talk about what I want to talk about.  However, I am smart enough, have lived long enough to know the difference in my spirit when I pour in holiness.   I am holier.  I am nicer, I look at the world differently and I love the people in it with a pure spirit.  Today I am going to work on purifying myself.  I am going to work first on pouring holy intangibles into my body.  Then I am going to work on pouring in God foods into my body.  This verse is the epitome of this lifestyle change.  Processed foods do contaminate our body.  And for me, a food addict, it contaminates my spirit.  So, today, I am going to work on purifying both my body and my spirit.  I will work on perfecting holiness—being set apart- out of my reverence for God.

Prayer:  Father, I lift up this challenge to You today.  My eating does contaminate my body and spirit.  I need to change my habits, I need to change the way I perceive food.  It needs to be a reflection of my relationship with You.  I need to “set myself apart” or be holy in my choices.  Father, bless me, hold me today.  Make the grilled foods appetizing and exciting.  Let me take joy in eating these pure foods and purifying my body so that I can serve You better.  I revere You Lord, just as this verse says but I don’t always make the choices that show my reverence for You.  Will You bless me today with Your holiness.  I love You Lord and I am looking forward to “decontaminating” my body today.  I will eat pure foods for You today.  I will work on my holiness in reverence for You.  Love You.  Thank You.