Our body is a temple for the Holy Spirit. He lives within those who have accepted Him as their savior. He desires to be the center of our being, to be so intimate with us that He can dwell  within the deepest parts of our heart. The crevises. The dark places that no one sees.  Behind the layers.  I came across this song today and remember it had crossed my path years ago. I have longed for the Lord to make his home within my heart for a long time. I have desired for Him to camp out with me...to hold me, to guide me, to make me more like Him. Intimacy. Companionship. Friendship. Make your home within my heart, Lord. Come and transform me Lord from the Inside Out! Light up those dark places so that I may find freedom, joy, and peace. Help me to see your desires for my life and to live the life that you have planned for me.

Years ago I organized a Women's Retreat that was inspired by this song. As I sit here and reflect, I remember how this song touched my heart and how God was beginning to show me the importance of reaching out to Him. Now, at least 4 years later, I am still longing for Him to make my heart His home. I have finally realized my obstacle....THE WALL. Otherwise known as the HAND.....if we are to allow Him to make His home within our hearts, then we need to open up the door for Him to enter. We need to invite Him in...to shine His light into those private areas. We need to let the guard down and allow Him to take the brokenness and transform it into wholeness.

I don't want to go there. That is the problem. It's too hard. He says come to me...and let me search you. Oh, Lord...it is not pretty.I've already opened some doors...can't we be done?  It's not where you want to be Lord! Will He be gentle? Will He forgive? Will He be disappointed? Will He say "you're one messed up chick"?  This song helps me to see that the search must be done. Search me through and through Lord until my heart becomes a home for you! Clean me out, show me where I need to make adjustments and where I need to heal. Here we go on another journey....

Just don't use the Bactine!