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Oxford Languages defines clutter as a verb, “crowd (something) untidily” and when my eyes looked up from the table I saw it. Preparations for a winter retreat have bags, totes, boxes, and baskets scattered around the house. The table is covered with items we ( I ) don’t want to forget but my OCD won’t allow me to just toss them in some random bag, tote, box, or basket. Warnings of an impending storm between here and there have postponed our departure and I can take advantage of the extra day by organizing the “clutter”.

The Upper Room sent me to Matthew 3:1-12 where I visited John the Baptizer and was reminded of what I need to do. Basically, I needed to “de-clutter” in preparation for an arrival.

The included devotional said, “If we want to see God at work in our lives, we must make room for God’s presence. What clutter do we need to clear from our habits, our schedules, or our hearts to create room for God’s Spirit to move in?”

It didn’t take long before I saw clutter, trip hazards of past hurts and disappointments I needed to dispose of. They just take up valuable space and are completely non-beneficial. As I go about dealing with the clutter in my house I need to give the clutter in my mind to God. He’ll take care of it as he sees fit.