Excess

So it is #FreedomFriday and we are going to discuss *cue drumroll* ex to the cess! Yes, excess ladies and gents. I believe this is something we all can relate to especially in this era of life. These are definitely the years of excess. When was the last time you took a breather and asked yourself what do I need to get rid of for the better? Please do not tell me you only take account during spring cleaning and New Year's Eve. If that is true, it's fine. That is what this post is for, to help you, me, and Sally let go of the baggage.

Okay, so we all know that when we clean our homes, ladies, that we feel so much better. Getting rid of old paperwork, organizing, and tidying brings better energy to our lives. For my fellas when you have had a long day, washing off excess stress along with dirt from the day in a nice long shower can make you feel brand new. I want to relate that in our spiritual walk. Once we clean house so to speak, we notice how much better we feel afterwards. Sometimes cleaning may require fasting and praying, going on a Christian retreat to regroup, or just simply(not so simple though) getting rid of old habits. Excess is basically anything that is unnecessarily in our lives that we do not need. Carrying around unnecessary baggage can stunt growth and prevent anything else from coming in our life's door. Ever seen hoarders? Man, those people have never properly let go of a death, hurt, bad ending mentally which created terrible excess in their earthly house. Why? Because their spiritual house was clogged. As humans, what is going on inside of us will eventually reflect outwardly for all to see and sometimes it is not a pretty selfie. A little millennial humor, but anyways you get the gist. 

I'm not trying to point out flaws just trying to point to Christ. Whatever we may be harboring on the inside, Jesus is willing & ready to help us let go. The Bible says, by His Stripes we are HEALED. Everyone that Jesus Healed, was Healed completely! You know why? Of course you do, because they gave whatever issues they had over to Him. Don't try to mentally block the past in your own strength, but ask God daily to help you overcome your past! That my friends is how we rid ourselves of excess. It is not an over night task, but a diligent one. We get so excited about Friday and the weekend, still carrying hurt from 5 years ago. A particular day will not lighten our load. That's our duty! The duty to recognize, release, and RELAX. Let God rebuild, but He is unable to do so if the construction site still has old rubble. Just as well we are unable to properly clean without getting rid of some things. So what are you waiting for? #LetItGo Enjoy the weekend people!