Amazing how we put so much
emphasis on our backsides! Some think theirs is
too small. Some think theirs is too flat. Some
think theirs is too big! Why is junk in our trunk
important? Side Note: Remember that old song from
the 90’s “Baby Got Back”? Check
out this video that has a funny spin on that song.
I digress – Back on track - While some people
place high importance on an attractive bum, there’s
a different kind “junk in our trunk”
that can be a total turnoff.
Many of us have scars from past relationships,
or have deep wounds from a loved one. Some of
us have guilt or memories that echo pain. These
hurts tend to stay hidden in the “trunk”
or the dark corners of our hearts and can brew
anger and bitterness. Because we push them so
far back, we might even forget that they are there
until we hear a name mentioned or see that person
in passing. Instant “junk” can come
flying into our hearts, our minds and even out
our mouths! You think to yourself, “Wow
where did that come from? I don’t even think
about that situation anymore.” That “junk”
can come from unforgiveness and that pain which
was never healed or surrendered to Christ.
Some of us have secret sins or issues
we deal with on a daily basis. We don’t want to
give up the things God has been challenging us to let
go of; or we refuse to let go of an unhealthy relationship
because we don’t want to be alone - so rebellion
festers. We ignore that little voice in our spirits
that directly says, “This is NOT how I want you
to spend your money or time” so resentment toward
God begins to grow.
This is the junk that is not attractive to God or others.
This is the junk that can steal your joy or even ruin
your relationship with Christ. This junk needs to be
cleaned out of our trunks! We need to forgive. We need
to allow God to heal us. We need to listen and let go.
We need to live in obedience. Junk from our pasts cannot
be changed. However, we can be determined to learn our
lesson well and ask God to teach us how to keep from
stuffing all that junk into our trunks!
Dig Deeper:
Ephesians 4:29 (The Message)
Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come
out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a
gift.
Romans 12:18-21 (The Message)
Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've
got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist
on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll
do the judging," says God. "I'll take care
of it." Our Scriptures tell us that if you see
your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's
thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise
him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you;
get the best of evil by doing good.
Ephesians 4:26 (The Message)
Go ahead and be angry. You do well to be angry—but
don't use your anger as fuel for revenge. And don't
stay angry. Don't go to bed angry. Don't give the Devil
that kind of foothold in your life.
Ephesians 4:32 (The Message)
Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God
in Christ forgave you.
Psalm 55:22 (The Message)
Pile your troubles on GOD's shoulders— he'll carry
your load, he'll help you out. He'll never let good
people topple into ruin.
