Cleaning House

When in doubt, throw it out! That saying works for spring cleaning, but it is sometimes tempting to apply that theory when dealing with difficult people or situations. Or what about the issues of the Bible that do not leave us with a sense of complete clarity and understanding? That's a difficult thing to sort out. Don't be overwhelmed, just ask the Lord to guide you through this journey of cleaning the corners of your mind and heart. Here's a practical way to find peace about the great unknown.

Organize your doubts. One pile should be labeled research. These are questions that can be answered by reading books or talking with your pastor. Make another pile labeled storage. These issues are the kind that may take a lifetime of soul searching to truly understand. It's important to accept the Bible's revelations instead of being resentful of the mysteries. Your last pile can be labeled Only God Knows. Do you ever imagine what it will be like to be in heaven in the presence of the Lord? It's impossible to know if all of our questions will be answered. But just imagine the excitement of being with the One who knows all the answers.