We make spiritual progress by putting God into every corner of our lives. Most people on the spiritual path are willing to give God a generous portion of their lives, but there is often one little corner where they do not wish the divine Light to shine.
Bluebeard, you remember, kept open house, with the exception of one little room – and there he drew the line. His current wife, or any of the neighbors could go all over the premises and welcome, until they came to that one little room, the Bluebeard chamber, that was forbidden. Yet that one little locked-up room contained the tragedy of the house.
The contents of the Bluebeard room need not be anything that we usually call horrible. There may just be selfishness, laziness, spiritual pride, or any of the more “respectable” but very deadly sins. There may be an old grudge or bitter remorse.
Open every door of your soul to God. Have no place where the light of His presence does not shine.
The secret things belong unto the Lord our God… (Deuteronomy 29:29).
Only when we shine the divine light in every aspect of our lives can we find the peace that surpasses all understanding. What rooms are we keeping locked away from God’s light and forgiveness?
Unlocked and open,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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