Unless we've been set free, cleansed inside and out, it's going to keep us from being fulfilled. If we're serious about becoming an individual who wants fulfillment in their life, there is hope.
This is an illustration that the Lord gave me, that I use in working with a person who hasn't been successful. If you're having problems with not feeling fulfilled, try this exercise and see what happens. It can't hurt!
In the springtime we usually like to do our spring cleaning. We want everything nice and clean when we get through.
We wash the windows, clean the walls, and wash the curtains. Whatever needs to be done, we will take care of that area. It makes us feel so good after we have finished our work, everything smells so fresh.
We too, need a good "Spiritual House Cleaning." Here is how we would do this exercise.
There are three steps we need to take:
1. Release
2. Submit
3. Trust
I want you to think about having a small door in the center of your chest. This door is locked tight, as if it will never open.
Now, to open this door you would need a key. The Word of God is that key. When used, there will be results. The door will open.
Then, you need to "RELEASE" every negative thing inside that has to do with your past or present. Allow God to do a work in you. If you've had many bad experiences, or resented someone and it has grown into hate, you can release that too.
You may have much more going on inside of you, but only you and God know that for sure. Before you try this exercise, you must decide you want to be free.
Place your hands up to the side of your chest. Think upon what is taking place, when you're ready, with your hands to your side, "RELEASE," and push out to the front of you.
Now the next step you take is to "SUBMIT." This means you're ready to lift up to the Heavenly Father all that you've released to Him. Lift up your arms to Him, and leave all that pain with the Father. Don't quit until you feel He has taken all of it. With this, you should feel like someone has taken ten tons off of you.
