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At breakfast, Eden and I prayed the Lord's Prayer and then read My Heart -- Christ's Home: Retold for Children (Robert Boyd Munger with Carolyn Nystrom.  Illustrated by Jerry Tiritilli.  InterVarsity Press. 1997). It's been quite awhile since we read the book and she loved returning to it.  Below's a challenging section for all of us:

After breakfast Jesus said, "Well, my friend, we have work to do.  It's time to tackle your closet."

"But it's my closet."  I tried not to yell.  "Those are my things.  I like them just the way they are."

"If you want me to live with you," Jesus said, "we will have to get rid of that stink."

We walked down the hall together.  I could smell something awful even before we got to the door.

I crawled into the darkest, farthest corner of the closet.  Slowly I put my hands on my wooden box.  Slowly I brought it out. ...

Jesus looked a long time at all things in my box.  His face was sad.  But in a funny way, he looked like he loved me.

"I'm sorry," I said.

"I forgive you," Jesus answered.  And he held me with a huge hug.

"Do you want me to stay with you always?"  Jesus asked.

"Yes," I answered.  This time I was sure. ...

Join Eden and myself in offering what is "in the closet" to the Father, receiving his forgiveness through His Son Jesus the Christ, and joy in walking with the Lord.  As a child of God, may the Spirit fill each step of the way as you are shaped more and more into who you were "created"/intended to be.  To God be the glory!

Note:  If you've not read the original My Heart -- Christ's Home booklet (Robert Boyd Munger. InterVarsity Press), I encourage you to do such.