“Making Room For What Matter’s Most”
Isaiah 60:3 says, “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”
This verse reminds us that when God’s light shines through us, it draws in not only blessings but also people who need hope. But that light can only shine if we clear space in our lives for what truly matters.
Too often, our lives are like an overstuffed closet. We keep cramming in old habits, unhealthy relationships, and endless distractions, leaving no room for God’s best. Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Seeking first means making room—rearranging priorities so that God’s will is not squeezed into the leftover corners of our schedule.
Think of your heart as a garden. If weeds—worry, resentment, or busyness—are never pulled up, they choke the growth of peace, joy, and purpose. Paul reminds us in Hebrews 12:1 to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.” Letting go of what drains us creates space for what fuels us.
Take this analogy for instance. Imagine your phone storage is full. No matter how many important photos you try to save, it keeps saying “storage full” until you delete what no longer serves you. Our souls are the same way. We can’t download God’s fresh vision if we’re still hoarding yesterday’s baggage.
We have to see God’s presence like sunlight streaming into a room. But if the blinds are closed with clutter pressed against the windows, the light cannot fill the space. When we move aside what blocks Him, His brightness floods in, guiding our steps and drawing others, just as Isaiah 60:3 declares.
The question for us is simple: What do I need to clear out so that God’s light can shine through me more fully? When we make room for Him, we discover that the things we once thought mattered so much pale in comparison to His peace, His purpose, and His promise.
In His Service,
Carolyn