The Accesories of Life

It's funny to me how sometimes the smallest things in life can make a big difference. Dressing up everyday is part of my daily routine and has been for several years because of the jobs I have had. I had a particular pair of earring that had a silver ring with a black circle in the middle and I just loved them. They were just the right size and a great addition to any outfit making the outfit look nice and complete. So to my dismay a few months ago they broke. I didn't realize how much I wore them until they broke. I went to put on a certain outfit and tried to find another pair of earrings that would look good and just couldn't find a pair. Men just don't understand sometimes how much jewelry, purses and shoes really matter. You might be thinking what does this have to do with anything, but hang on I have a point. As I was reading the book of Ezekiel in chapter 41 it talked about the measurements for the temple that were in a vision that God gave Ezekiel. The Old Testament is filled with measurements and specific details for anything that concerened the house of God. From the exact measurements of entryways to the type of wood used for the pillars. Anything that would be a representation of God's presence had specific requirements and details attached to it. God is concerned about the details. We are the temple of God, where his presence abides so the details of our life are important. {What, know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20} When thinking about details I was reminded of a common saying : don't sweat the small stuff. Using this saying sporadically is not bad but for too many Christians this has become their motto. They overlook the small details of their life thinking that since they have accepted Jesus as their savior that's all that matters. But as a result of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ the details of your life are important. We have to be mindful of what we say, the attitude we have, our behavior, our treatment of others and our thoughts. Every detail of our life should glorify Jesus Christ.{Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12} As a woman, details of an outfit can be of up most importance depending on the occasion having the right accessories can make the difference. Sometimes, I think, an outfit just doesn't look complete without a necklace. Is your temple missing an important detail? Ask the Lord to help you work on the details of your life so your temple(house) can be complete.