We are finally coming out of the dark, dreary days of winter and entering the warm, sunny days of spring.

Springtime represents new life, new beginnings, and new blessings.

All seasons have a purpose, but spring really allows us to see our Creator at work in nature! It is a beautiful time of year. I always get a desire to spring clean my home inside and out. I love the feeling when my house is neat and tidy and all the dust is wiped away(at least for a few days).

I also love when our grass is freshly mowed and all the ugly weeds are gone! These aren’t the easiest tasks to accomplish. It takes a lot of work This got me thinking about how important it is to not only spring clean our homes and yards but also our spiritual lives.

Sometimes things build up in us and we need to clean out our lives and hearts.

So, how do we go about spiritual spring cleaning? I think it is important to go to the Lord and ask Him to bring to light anything in us that offends Him. A few examples of things we can ask are:

*Is He pleased with our actions and the way we treat others?

*Are we careful with our words or are we quick to gossip?

*Are our hearts and motives pure?

*Are we truly living in a way that leads others to Christ?

*Do we have a forgiving spirit for others and ourselves?

*Are we fulfilling the purpose He has for us?

When we go to God with these questions, He will answer! He will speak to our hearts and minds through His Holy Spirit. Each of us has something that we need to wipe clean from our hearts. He will cleanse the dirt away. All we have to do is ask, listen to His answer, and then go to Him in repentance. He makes it so easy!

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.” Psalm 51:10-12

Then like the newness of spring, we will be renewed. What a wonderful loving Father we have! He allows us to have beautiful new beginnings, and our sins are remembered no more.