Purify

"I don't want to say a word, unless it points the world back to You."

Music speaks to me.  I find that if I am having a rough day, I can listen to a Christian song and my soul will be uplifted.  Every once in awhile I come across a song that really impacts my life.  Recently the song "Words," by Hawk Nelson has been that song. 

Along with music there are times in my life when I feel God is working to change me.  To challenge me to become a better version of myself.  I can think of about 3 distinct moments in my life where I feel God has placed an obvious feeling in my heart that I need to change in a certain way.  Lately, I have had that feeling.  The best word I can use to describe my feeling of change is to purify.  To purify my life through my words, actions, and what I allow myself to listen to or watch.  I've seen God take baby steps with me throughout my life to change me.  I typically fight Him every step of the way, but I can't seem to fight it anymore.  The desire to grow closer to Him is truly there, and I know I must become more like Him to be close to Him. 

I know I will never reach perfection, but if I don't make changes in my life by getting rid of things that build walls preventing me from continuing my journey towards holiness than I will not change.  As humans I believe we must constantly be open to change, to growth.  I pray I can make the necessary changes in my life.  I have never regretted change after I go through with it.  Ultimately, if this change can transform me into a more loving, kind, compassionate, understanding person, then why hesitate?  I also pray the words I speak will bring others closer to Christ, just like this song says.

"Let my words be life, let my words be truth..."