As the Christmas season comes to an end, we sing "Let every heart prepare him room" for the last time. Take a moment to pause and ask: "Is His room prepared for every good work he desires to accomplish through me?
Scripture reminds us that preparation matters.
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work” 2 Timothy 2:21
Preparing the Vessel
It's our job as stewards to prepare the vessel God has entrusted to us, our body, mind, and spirit. Health is not about appearance or performance; it is about readiness. A healthy vessel allows us to serve, love, and enjoy life.
Of course, December is not the time for harsh restrictions or drastic cleanses. It is a time to renew our minds and align ourselves with God’s plan rather than striving in our own strength.
Cleansing Without Striving
Cleansing is never rooted in punishment but in stewardship and begins with surrender to his will for us.
What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God and ye are not your own? I Corinthians 6: 19
2 Simple Tips to Start Creating Healthy Habits:
1. When you drink from the water of His Word, connect it with a large glass of water to cleanse and hydrate the body. Connect a spiritual habit with a health habit.
2. Another is when you’re listening to your favorite podcast, connect it with time to walk or some form of movement.
As the year comes to an end, ask God which area of His room He wants you to begin renovating, and renew your strength as a vessel of honor, prepared for His good work in 2026.
For more ideas on where to begin, get my guide on Renewing Your Health.
