Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 (NKJV)
de-cent (adj.) 1. Respectable; worthy. 2. Adequate; passable. 3. Of reasonable attractive appearance.
or-der (n.) 1. a condition in which each thing is properly disposed with reference to other things and to its purpose; methodical for harmonious arrangement 2. prevailing course or arrangement of things; established system or regime.
These are some of the definitions behind "
decent" and "
order" in Webster's American Family Dictionary. Wouldn't it be nice if these two words could be used as descriptions for your home? Can you imagine your home being "respectable" and "of attractive appearance"? Are there days you'd settle for just "adequate and passable"?! How about everything having an "established system"? Can you fathom any kind of "harmonious arrangement" in your home as you look around you right now?
This verse isn't just talking about your home, however. Read it again...
"Let ALL things be done decently and in order." This verse is talking about
our life and the way you live it. It's about more than clean houses or organized schedules. This verse is getting straight to the
heart of who you are. This verse is telling you how your heart is supposed to be. In the midst of your chaos, have you let your heart go so long that it is no longer "decent" and in "order"? Your heart needs to be right before anything else can be. As you look at your home today, think also of your heart. What does
it look like?
Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I am struggling with my lack of organization and so many things are suffering because of it, but the one thing that has suffered the most is my heart. Lord, I pray today that You would help me to bring my heart back to the place where it needs to be so my whole being will be "decent" and in "order". I know that when this happens, other things will begin to fall into place. I know that I will be better throughout my struggles if my heart is how it's supposed to be. Create in me a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit in me today Lord.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
© 2004 Amy Verlennich
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