Before the first stone is laid, before any wall rises toward heaven, the you must choose the ground itself. The ancient architects knew this truth: a temple's power begins not with its construction, but with its location. They sought places that were both defensible and tranquil—high enough to see approaching threats, yet peaceful enough to hear the whisper of God.
Your environment is that sacred ground. And right now, it may be cluttered with the debris of a thousand small compromises. Don’t worry though, you can still change it. But, A temple must not be built on contaminated soil. Before you can construct anything lasting, you must clear away what doesn't belong. This begins with the state of your soul. You cannot build a pure temple while harboring unconfessed sin. The house built on sand will fall eventually, no matter how well its construction.
Confession isn't just a religious obligation; it's the spiritual equivalent of clearing the land, removing the hidden rot that will undermine everything you attempt to build.
Your physical environment is equally important to your success. You can’t build while fighting off bandits and robbers, or build deeply rooted walls with giant boulders in your path. You’ll need to remove these before you begin building. Your temptations will slowly steal your resources and hinder your progress if not appropriately dealt with from the start.
Here’s a few ways to get started
- Do a thorough examination of conscience
- Schedule a time for confession where the priest will have time to talk with you
- Remove junk food from your home
- Set time limits on technology
- if you’re dealing with a habitual sin, remove things that contribute to you falling into that sin (social media, streaming sites, phone apps, etc)
Do you need a 1-1 coaching session on what to remove and what to keep? Feel free to send me a message, I’d love to help
