It’s an interesting line in one of my favorite songs. “Let every heart prepare Him room”. As we have “prepared” our house to reflect the Christmas season. It took time, attention, and effort. What would our home look like if we didn’t do anything? It would look the same as always. What about our hearts? What would our hearts be like if we never “prepared” for His rule and living presence (time, attention, effort)? Every day (especially during this season of the year) there are things (some good, some bad) that compete for our affection and attention. If we don’t continually make “space” and “priority” for Him, our hearts and lives will look and sound common and even distressed. Nothing different or distinctive will be heard or seen, only anxiety and despair. We must intentionally prepare “room” in our hearts for His strength, influence, and presence.
Day 21- Will you “prepare Him room” (today and moment by moment) by praying and asking Him to be active, alive, and above all the daily stuff that competes for your thoughts and attention.
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” The result will be a life that reflects God’s love, His Joy, and His strength. All the competing pressures, tensions, relationships, and responsibilities will then find their rightful place (a distant 2nd).
Re: Verse reading – Luke 10:25-37 (day five)
