Weekend Rest: A Soul Makeover

Rev. 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock."

Renew: To make new again, as to restore

Synonyms Renovate, Restore, Revive

Jesus stands at the heart's door.  Knocking. 

He gazes into our souls. 

 His eyes look throughout the Earth to see who will open the door to Him. 

It is so difficult to open the door of our soul. 

What if He sees all our clutter?
Our need for renovation? 

The peeling wallpaper, the tattered drapes,

 brokenness, the dirt left by some careless family member or friend,

 the cobwebs of unbelief lurking in the corners,

the mold of hurt growing conspicuously,  

noticeable piles of unresolved pain...what if He sees? 

But He does see. 

He made the soul's house, the skin, the bones, the mind, in which we live.

He knocks, waiting to give us soul makeovers.

Will you be renewed? Will you open the door? 

 His forgiveness is like an expert cleaning and decorating crew.

 He uncovers every sin, every hurt, only to heal, to help, restore and make new. 

We must first invite Him in.
"Come into my heart, Lord Jesus.

Come in and renew me.

Renew my brokenness, restore my soul,

take away anything that would displease you, my guest. 

 Make my heart your home. 

Be my constant companion.

Let the temple of my mind, my heart be a dwelling place for your spirit."
Psalm 51:7b

 ..."wash me and I will be whiter than snow." 

Lord renew us with your Spirit and your grace. 

Renew us, and revive us. Please give us soul "makeovers."

--j.lyn jones