Random Thoughts

I've been banished to the hallway today. Workmen are here replacing the window in my office. They've made some interesting discoveries as they've taken the old window out and cleaned up the opening to make way for the new. Laying on the concrete under the window was half of a computer punch card (imagine having to go back to punch cards for inventory control) with the original window manufacturers name on it. Of course there were countless bug carcasses, some asbestos insulation and other assorted things that come with every remodeling project.
Among the other things that struck me though was the difficulty the workmen had in removing the old window frame, nails and other hardware. It has been about 50 years since all of that was put in place, so I guess it shouldn't be any real surprise that it was hard to do.
As I watch the progress and process I can't help but see the spiritual application. In our own lives the Lord is doing some remodeling. But in order for the improved version to be installed the old has to be taken out. That presents some real problems as we are faced with the difficulty of getting rid of old habits, moving impacted thoughts and ideas out of the way and running into all kinds of surprises that we never expected to see again.
But in the skilled hands of the Redeemer and Creator, our new lives begin to take shape. While He finds use for some of the old pieces most have to be completely replaced with new ones. Amazingly, once He has finished His work we are much better at accomplishing the purpose we were designed to accomplish.
I continue to be amazed at how God works on me to make me the most useful I can be. Through constant refining, rebuilding and renewal He is amoving me toward perfection that will be realized when Jesus comes back.
Thank you Lord for making me a new person. Continue to work on me so that I can accomplish Your purpose in my life through Jesus. Amen.