My word for June 22nd is SHELL
Have you ever thought how many different definitions a shell
has when used as a noun? It can be
the hard outer covering that encases certain organisms. The outer covering of an egg, fruit, or
nut. The protective or enclosing
case of an object. An exterior or
framework of a building. A thin
layer of pastry or even the external part of the ear. It may even mean the hull of a ship or a light, long, narrow
racing boat propelled by rowers.
Or you can look at it as an artillery projectile containing an explosive
charge. An attitude or a manner
adopted to mask one’s true feelings the list goes on and on. Shell can even be the outermost layer
of a lined garment such as a coat.
It can also be a company or corporation with few or no assets.
We have an outer shell. Our outer shell is made up of our flesh. This outer shell protects us from the
outer influences of the world.
Many times it doesn’t protect us because the outer being is always being
in contact with the obstacles that the world deals with. Our spirit however, lives on the
inside. In order for us to work
for God we must release our inner self through the shell, break through the
outer person. Our inner person is sometimes
imprisoned by the outer shell, stuck someplace where we really don’t want to
be. The whole time the Lord is
working within us, working on the spirit that lives waiting to break through
this tough membrane and work for Him.
All the breaking through takes time; it takes time for the Lord to
dismantle our shell in order to make way for our inner self to step free. As soon as our shell is broken our
inner self is released and will touch many people blessing them with our
goodness.
Release your inner self break through your shell. Even though our shell is good for
protection look at how explosive our inner self can be. Work for the Lord and share your
spirit.
Dear Lord help us to break through our shell and enable the
world to see the beautiful spirit that is within us. Work with us to bless those around us. During 2012 we want to let go of what
is holding us back and step through our exterior layer to share how much we
love You.
Romans 7:22
“For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man”
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