I admit it. I am one of those people who was brought up in a culture and an age when laundry did not need to be washed by hand.
By the time I knew what was what, I was made aware of this contraption called the washing machine. Sort out the dirty clothes, put the proper dirty clothes in the machine, put it on the right setting, ensure it has the washing agent and the conditioner, turn the machinery on.
On the completion of the cycle the clothes would then be hung out to dry. Before that was done, however, the clothes would be checked. This was just to make sure they were clean. Sometimes the stains were such that they might need to go in for another wash. And that would bring about a deep cleansing to remove the stains.
When you have been in a poisonous or even slightly toxic environment, even without actively contributing to it, you can suffer from it. The toxins of negativity in its various forms can infiltrate the system subtly. As it does so, it can affect the heart, the attitude, and the outlook.
Becoming jaded and cynical can happen slowly. As it does so, it can corrode and corrupt the hope and desire for true justice and peace that can make living so worthwhile. Due to the nature of its influence, and its slow working nature, the stain of bitterness and resentment can have a deep effect.
However much you think you’ve been washed, there can be traces of the stains that are tough to remove. They’re hardened with time. Their removal will take some real cleansing.
Thankfully the cleaning agents are at hand and available. The effect can scrub clean and remove all residue and in its place leave garments of the heart thoroughly clean and ready to engage with the world once more.
However deep the stain, there is hope to be clean again.
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For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
C. L. J. Dryden
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