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Sermon Overview
I am excited to recap last Sunday’s sermon.
In my sermon titled “No Room at the Inn: Making Space For Miracles,” I explore a deep and moving realization that our earthly possessions and relationships, though important, are temporary and will be left behind when we pass away. I paint a vivid picture of a person’s life, filled with familiar and organized belongings.
However, once the owner of these possessions is gone, they become a puzzle for others. This serves as a poignant reminder that we should prioritize eternal values over material attachments, as ultimately, it is our loved ones who will sort through what we leave behind.
I also discuss the concept of decluttering, both in a physical and spiritual sense, to make room for miracles in our lives. I share a personal story about the challenge I faced while decluttering my own office, confronting the common human tendency to accumulate things.
I delve into why people cling to items they no longer need or that no longer serve a purpose. This includes the mentality of saving for the future or assigning value to possessions as a measure of self-worth. This introspection brings me to understand that holding onto unnecessary clutter can impede our ability to experience the miraculous, as it occupies space that could be instead used for new blessings.
Key takeaways (with YouTube Time Stamps)
00:00 – Introduction
00:23 – Why Do We Hold On to Stuff?
10:00 – Where Do We Find Space for Miracles?
15:58 – “When Every Room in Life Is Full…”
19:03 – Decluttering to Make Room for a Miracle
23:27 – How to Declutter Your Mind to See Miracles
28:42 – Conclusion
Why Do We Hold On to Stuff?
Many of us hold on to things because we have a save for later mentality 00:23 – 09:59
We have way too much stuff. Why do we hold on to things? Because we have the save it for later mentality. We can’t make room for new stuff because we have all this clutter. And in the midst of having a full life, we have no room for blessings.
Where Do We Find Space for Miracles?
Joseph and Mary headed to Bethlehem to be counted in the census 10:00 – 15:57
Joseph and Mary are headed to Bethlehem, so that they can be counted in the census. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. There was no guest room available for them. How do we find space for miracle when every room of our lives is full?
“When Every Room in Life Is Full…”
When every room in life is full, can miracles knock on your door 15:58 – 19:03
When every room in life is full, can miracles knock on your door? How can we receive a miracle when we can’t hear from the miracle worker the voice of God? Every miracle begins with God’s voice.
Decluttering to Make Room for a Miracle
Decluttering begins with hearing the voice of God. 19:03 – 23:27
Cleaning out the clutter begins with hearing the voice of God. Decluttering begins right here in the mind. Build stillness into each day, pausing before we react. This holiday season, embrace those moments of stillness.
How to Declutter Your Mind to See Miracles
Decluttering creates spaces for miracles, but we’re not experiencing them 23:27 – 28:42
Every room in our mind and heart and soul is filled with clutter, worry, clutter. We have to move something out to make room for the miracle to reside. Because decluttering creates spaces for miracles.
Daily Devotional
Day 1: Embrace Eternity in Earthly Living
Our earthly possessions are fleeting, and the true value lies in what endures beyond our physical existence. By focusing on eternal values, we invest in what truly matters, shaping a legacy that outlives material attachments and honors the relationships and spiritual truths that are everlasting.
Matthew 6:19-21 – “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Reflection: How can you invest more in your spiritual life and relationships to build a legacy that honors God and impacts others for eternity?
Day 2: Clearing the Way for Divine Surprises
Decluttering is a spiritual practice that opens up space for miracles and divine interventions. By releasing the unnecessary, we not only tidy our physical surroundings but also prepare our hearts to receive new blessings, allowing us to witness the wonders that God has in store for us.
Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
Reflection: What physical or spiritual clutter can you remove from your life to make room for the new things God wants to do in and through you?
Day 3: Identity Beyond Possessions
Our worth is not determined by our possessions but by our identity in faith and community. Recognizing this truth allows us to let go of material attachments and find security in our relationship with God and our place within the body of Christ.
Ephesians 2:19-20 – “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.”
Reflection: In what ways have you allowed possessions to define your worth, and how can you begin to find your identity in Christ and His calling for you?
Day 4: The Common Journey of Letting Go
The challenge of decluttering is a shared human experience that requires intentionality. It is a journey towards simplicity and trust, where we learn to let go of the material to make space for the spiritual, embracing the common pursuit of a life focused on what truly matters.
Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Reflection: What material possessions or attachments are hindering your spiritual growth, and what steps can you take today to begin letting them go?
Day 5: Trusting in God’s Abundant Provision
Moving from a scarcity mindset to one of trust and openness invites God’s provision into our lives. By letting go of our need to hold onto material security, we demonstrate faith in God’s ability to provide and make way for the miraculous in the spaces we’ve created.
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Reflection: How can you shift from saving out of fear to living with a trust in God’s provision, and what is one step you can take today to demonstrate that trust?
Reflection: What small, seemingly insignificant area of your life might God want to use as a source of hope for you or someone else?
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