Clean House…

When you look at this sewing machine, with all the pieces together, it seems perfect. But only by its appearance. I know and can tell that something is wrong internally. It doesn’t feel the same, it’s moving slower, something is definitively wrong... But when it’s put together, you can’t see the mess beneath the surface...

This morning God reminded me that it is vital to take time to clean house...and no, not your actual house that you live in, but the house that lives inside of you...what are you storing? how are you doing? Are there things causing you to run slow, maybe unforgiveness. 

We put on make up, brush our teeth, do our hair and put on a nice set of clothes (because that’s what the world tells us to do), but inside, we got trash piling up, anger and revenge, hatred and jealousy and we’re on the verge of breaking... We like to push ourselves to the limit, neglecting all that junk inside and try to pick up the pieces after it breaks...It’s much harder dealing with it when the problem inside explodes...(I’m the queen of that, I used to prefer learning the hard way...and God’s like...”stop being stubborn and let Me help you!”) You can’t just buy a new YOU, (I mean you can but only to fix the outside. The pile of dirt we hide in our hearts so no one can see is still there).

It’s okay to SLOW down, to say your not okay, and trust that God can handle it all. Pay attention to the warning signs (they’re loud and bright). Don’t be like me and go pedal to the metal and hope I get there in one piece... 😂😂😂 He’s gonna laugh and say “Didn’t You hear me telling you, I gave you many warning signs and you passed by a bunch of repair shops, next time pull over, stop and ask for help, you’ll be glad you did!”

I was in a groove and no part of me wanted to stop sewing this morning... All I could think of is my time is precious and my family will be up soon, I don’t want to spend all morning cleaning & fixing this damn machine 😩 but if I didn’t listen to the warning signs, stop and take the time to fix what you can’t see, I probably would have a broken sewing machine and have to buy a new one. It’s one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself, your spouse, your children and your work. 

Remember, you’re valuable, you’re worth it and every time you listen to the warning signs and take time to fix the problem, God is honored. The Bible tells us in the Book of 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

Thank you to my husband for helping me organize my thoughts… Because two is always better than one.

So much love to you, our Kamea Ohana.