Scripture tells me that, when I am a child of God, I have the same power in me that God used when He raised Jesus from the dead. That's a lot of power! And yet I often find myself struggling to use the "power" - the gifts and talents and abilities - God has given me. I consistently let opportunities to be a blessing to others pass me by. Why is that? What are the barriers that keep me from using God's gifts in my life? And how do I clean out and overcome those obstacles?
Sometimes we need a physical detox – a cleaning out of toxins and contaminants that are causing us to be physically unhealthy. Many of us may also find ourselves in need of a “spiritual detox.” We’ve allowed habits or addictions or attitudes or relationships to contaminate our heart and pollute our relationship with God. What does a spiritual detox look like? How do I identify the things that might be poisoning my soul? And how do I begin to actively clean out the things that are corrupting my faith and corroding my connection with God?
