I Choose Today to Detox

Have you ever done a detox before? It’s a process where you recognize that your body needs to be cleansed from the inside out. The goal of a detox is to eliminate anything in your body that could be causing harm, even in ways you might not fully understand. To detox, it’s customary to do a cleanse: eat the right foods, take special supplements, and drink plenty of water to flush out toxins.

The idea behind this cleansing process is not to go back to how things were, but to start fresh—to have a clean slate and a new beginning.

Just as our bodies need a detox, so do our hearts. King David understood this when he prayed:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23-24‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

One of the things the Holy Spirit revealed to me that needed cleansing from my heart was the area of complaining. I suddenly realized how often I was grumbling about minor inconveniences—traffic, long lines, or unexpected changes. It started to weigh me down and even affect how I interacted with others. Complaining doesn’t produce anything positive or productive; it only stirs up discontent in my heart.

Once I recognized this negative behavior, I repented and asked the Holy Spirit to cleanse me of the spirit of complaining—one of the toxins in my heart—and lead me toward a more positive and productive way of thinking. It wasn’t an instant fix, but with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I began replacing complaints with gratitude, which brought a noticeable change in my attitude and interactions.

What about you? We all have areas in our lives where negativity or unproductive habits can take root. Are there “toxins” in your heart that need cleansing? Take a moment to invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart, reveal those areas, and help you cleanse them. Like David prayed, ask Him to lead you along the path of everlasting life.