When one moves several times in their life time, one has a decision to make.  What do I keep and what do I goes away?  I have moved several times and at each move, that question is asked.  Some objects can create great agony over whether they go or stay.  Other objects, no problem, trash.  

 

The same is true in our lives.  With every time of worship, every visit to the Lord’s Table, there is a time of spiritual inventory.  What stays and what must go.  It is not easy.  It can be difficult.  Every emotion, every thought, every heart issue, must be examined.  Regret, hurt, pain, disappointment, desires, all must be held in the light of the Lord’s life.  Do they stay or do they go? 

 

Beloved, no one must come before you and your relationship with Jesus.  If anyone, anything, idea, emotion, theology, philosophy, tradition, comes between you and the LORD, it must go.  That is what Jesus did in the temple.  He looked at what was going on and got rid of that which interfered with worshiping the FATHER.

 

So, look everything over in your life today.  Ask, does this bring me closer to God or does it drive a wedge between me and God.  Be honest.  Be prayerful.  Be seeking.  The LORD JESUS will always show you.  Just listen.  Think about it.