Detoxification is removing the bad toxins from our body and replenishing it with good nourishment. Detoxifying your body allows you to stay healthy and do things productively. However, Christians believe that cleansing should not just revolve around caring for the physical health, but also for the spiritual aspect. 

It is important to distinguish the spiritual toxins that’s destroying your within. If you are aware of the things or happenings that’s disconnecting you from God, you will be able to remove them as soon as possible. It will prevent those toxins from polluting your spiritual health and sullying your soul. For you to continue serving the Lord, you must purify your heart first so God can live inside of you and guide you along the way. 

Cast All Your Worries to God

Trying times can build your anxiety and darken your perceptions in life. As a form of spiritual detox, start the cleansing by replacing your worries and fear with God’s peace through faith and courage.  Remember what He said in Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Hold on to God’s promise and take a step in faith. He will never let you go through tough times alone without any plans of saving you from darkness. 

The feeling of anxiousness will weigh you down and weaken your heart. If you permit negative thoughts to reside in you, it will eventually destroy your self-esteem, confidence, and willpower. In return, you won’t be able to follow God’s guidance, especially if you are already consumed with fear and doubts. Detox your soul and begin it by casting all your worries to God. 

Change Your Bad Habits

Anytime is a perfect time to alter your negative deeds and bad habits. Bad habits aren’t just about addictions or unhealthy lifestyle—it is about building a feeling of envy, greed, sloth, and other sinful acts that displease the Lord. Detoxifying your soul means embodying contentment, gratitude, empathy, and diligence.

Romans 12:1-2 proclaims, “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” 

Before you present yourself to God, make sure you have fled from sins and have changed your spirit to do good, be good, and only pursue what’s good. Allow yourself to be transformed into a Christian follower that is God-fearing, righteous, and ethically mindful. Do not be easily swayed by temptations and commit a sin out of your own pleasure and desire. 

Be Generous in Giving Your Time to the Lord 

Do not be lazy about spending time with God, be it going to the church or communicating to Him through a prayer. Rebuild yourself by strengthening your relationship to Him and accepting Him as the builder of your character. It is useless to preach God without knowing who He really is and the role He intends to play in your life.

As Hosea 10:12 asserts, “Sow to yourselves, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till He comes and rains righteousness upon you.” Let Jesus replenish your soul and make you righteous like Him. Plant the good deeds that He has taught to the world and let it grow in you. 

Any single second that’s spent with God is never a waste of time. As you draw closer to Him, you are also inviting the Holy Spirit to detox your soul and dwell in your heart. Be present on things that evoke wisdom, excellence, and anything that’s worthy of praise. If you take your time in discovering God’s intention for you, you will realize a lot of things that need to be changed in your individuality. 

Today Tip of the Day

As you detox your body, remember to always include your soul as it acts as the driving force for you to do things. Refrain from doing things that can poison your spirit and weaken your connection to the Lord. Do not just focus on your own interest, but also consider the people around you so they may be encouraged to act the same. In everything you do, always seek God’s approval and enlightenment in order to keep your  well being away from toxicity.