Know Thyself or wreck Thyself

https://buymeacoffee.com/greyhermit     St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle takes the reader on a journey of discovery of the heart. She tells us that the spiritual being within each of us is based upon the heart. Not our physical heart, but our spiritual heart. And within our spiritual heart, there are seven hallways winding around in a circular design. Within each hallway, we find various rooms, each containing our spiritual wounds or clutter that prevent us from getting closer to God, who resides within the very center of our castle. In order to reach the throne room within the center of our hearts, we must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us through each of the rooms that hold all the clutter that keeps from getting closer to God. We must deal with each of the clutters, sweeping that room clean. Some are more difficult to deal with than others. Clutter such as anger, or depression, or lying and cheating, perhaps this particular room contains unforgiveness or this one pride. Whatever is in these rooms of your heart, must be swept clean and filled with the incredible, unending unconditional love of God. It is sometimes hard to sweep these rooms clean, but with God's love and grace, you can do it. And in so doing, prevent a lack of spiritual growth in your relationship with God. In order to sweep the rooms of our cluttered hearts, it takes courage and perseverance. But in the end, worth all of the struggle and pain. Because in the end, is the throne room of God. Where we definitely want to be. The alternative is clear, be stuck outside the castle where wild beasts seek to devour the soul. So, getting to know thyself is far better than wrecking thyself.

     This teaching is what the Bible calls sanctification. (2 Corinthians 3:18) Allowing God to transform us through His Word and His purifying Grace. We are to be transformed from our old self, into the image of Jesus Christ. It takes work on our part. Sometimes it is difficult to look at ourselves with honesty. We tend to make excuses for the way we are, or for why we can't change. But by simply spending a little time in God's Word, and in His presence, each day can help us tremendously. God Bless. D. H.

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