A Season Of Change

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A season of change has definitely arrived. Springtime is here and just about all of the signs of winter have passed away.  Depending on where you live you may have noticed greenery and flowers blooming in areas that were once dry and barren.

Another change that occurs this time of year is that many people do their spring cleaning. They make sure that each room in the house would pass any white glove inspection. And racing to get rid of things that haven’t been used in years becomes top priority.

Let’s look at deep cleaning from a spiritual point of view. What needs to be changed in this area of your life?  Let’s make a commitment to do a thorough inward examination of our own souls.  The soul consists of our minds, wills, and emotions.

We have to truthfully answer some serious questions such as, are our thoughts and motives pure?  Have we submitted our wills to the will of the Lord or do we live our lives without even considering Him?  Do we have control of our emotions or do we let our emotions control us?  How is our love walk?  Are we expressing love in a way that God would be pleased?  How is our tone when we talk to people?  There are so many other things that can be added to this list, but the point is that the Lord wants us to live with hearts that seek to please Him.

As we experience the beauty, newness, and good changes in this new season let’s remember to take a spiritual inventory and determine what needs to be eliminated from our lives. The Lord is so willing to help us make that change, we just have to submit those things to Him and follow His lead.

 

Reflections

  • When was the last time that you did a thorough spiritual examination? 

 

  • Does your way of doing things line up with God’s way of doing things?

 

  • What steps will you take to remove those things that are contrary to God’s way of doing things?

 

It is our goal to bring you anointed words and services that inspire, encourage, and foster a closer relationship with the Lord. We thank God for you and want you to know that you’re always welcome at The Angelic Pen, “Where the words of heaven flow from God’s Heart to your spirit.”  Kimberly Smith

Pastor Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.