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May 31, 2008

Doing the 27 Fling (Spiritual) Boogie

This is from Having a Mary Spirit:

Here are some ideas for cleaning up your heart.  Ask the Lord to help you, then start tackling one item at a time.  This will probably convict you, have an open heart.  God wants to free you from anything that hinders our walk with Him and from the sin that so easily entangles us.  (Hebrews 12.1)  Don't be afraid to examine your heart and search for things that would hinder you from building your relationship with Christ. (God does, what will He find. (Jeremiah 17.10)   Be humble! (Wonderful promise about humility Daniel 10.12, Matthew 11.28-30) Let go of pride!  Freedom from the cares of this world is not far away when you let Him purify you and you learn to lean on Him during the throes of life!  Find your freedom in Christ Jesus!

1.  Jealousy.  (You are all you get to be-enjoy it)

2.  Perfectionism.  (Desire to do your best but then accept the best you can do)

3.  Regrets.  (You can't undo mistakes, but you can learn from them.)

4.  Shame.  (If you've asked God for forgiveness, accept that you've been forgiven!)

5.  Blame.  (Stop pointing fingers at everyone else.)

6.  Coarse joking.  (Crude humor rarely uplifts; it only demeans.)

7.  Self-hatred.  (Forgive yourself and move on.  GOD HAS!)

8.  Gossip.  (If it can't be said in front of the person, don't say it.)

9.  Fear.  (Stop and pray before fear takes hold.)

10.  Short tempter.  (Count to ten or give yourself a time out)

11.  Fantasies.  (Don't miss life by habitually checking out.)

12.  Envy.  (Learn to want what you have.  Lottery anyway??  UGH!!)

13.  Lies.  (Discard the habit of half. truths. exaggerations, and full fledged deception.)

14.  Swearing.  (eliminate even sugearcoated words like gosh and heck!)

15.  Complaining.  (Don't nurse it or rehearse it...disperse it.)

16.  Guilt trips.  (Don't book travel for yourself and don't send others.)

17.  Ingratitude.  (Look for things to be thankful for-tell someone about it!)

18.  Comparison.  (Accept yourself and appreciate others.)

19.  Impatience.  (Develop long-suffering without the whine.)

20.  Careless Words.  (Ask, "Does this really need to be said?")

21.  Passivity.  (Tie up loose ends by taking action.)

22.  Laziness.  (Do one thing today you don't want to do.)

23.  Worry.  (Add "Dear Jesus" to your fear and turn it into prayer.)

24.  Greed.  (Give something you love away.)

25.  Negativity.  (Train yourself to look for the good in situations.)

26.  Self-Pity.  (Cry for five minutes if you must, then blow your nose and move on!)

27.  Lust.  (Eliminate the I-must-have-it-now desire for people and things.

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

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May 31, 2008 - Thanks

Posted by lindajwilson
I like your blog entry. It is so refreshing to read something which directs me to thinking about the Lord and is edifying. Good on you.
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