There are a lot of things that happened while I was in Haiti
and some time I spent up with my friends in Buckley.
I have learned to live with less.
I have lived in abudance, and honestly it makes life
complicated.
What do I do with all this STUFF?
Well, first I sold and donated A LOT OF IT! (And I still have so much left!!)
And then I really started to look at my purchases.
Do I really need that?
Is it a “oh that looks cool I NEED it” purchase?
Will it really make my life “better”? It takes me a lot longer to make a decision
about buying things, it’s like I buy a car every time I buy something. I mean, it’s really not that crazy, but when
we were in Mackinaw, it took me ALL day to decide to buy a sweatshirt. And I made a good choice, and love it.
It means I have a lot more money left over at the end of the
month than I ever did before. What a
concept ; )
I have also purchased many “good” things but now seem
wasteful. I have TONS of bible studies
that I packed up to donate, lots of books I never read. Now when I think about buying a book or a
bible study, I pray about it, “God is
this what You want me to do?” Where are
You leading me?”
That being said, I just purchased “Children of the Day” by
Beth Moore, I am super excited about the study, truly Beth Moore is anointed in
her teaching (it took me a few days to decide to spend $15). I am excited to dive
straight into the word of God 1 & 2 Thes.
I am excited to do this study along with Beth Moore http://blog.lproof.org/2014/06/siesta-summer-bible-study-2014-launch-and-registration.html
I have to say that it’s already started breathing life into
me. The first week’s memory verse, wow, I’ve
probably read it many times before, but this time, WOW!
1 Thes 1:4 We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that
He has chosen you.
Now, maybe it doesn’t speak that much to you, but to me,
there is nothing like being loved. Loved
every day no matter what! I am loved by
God and chosen. A lot of crazy stuff has
happened lately leaving me feeling empty and sad, I so much love to give to others, serve them,
but sometimes it leaves me feeling like an empty bucket and I am looking
forward to be filled again!
I love the Dessert Song by Hillsong… I know I’m filled to be
emptied again, this seed I’ve received I will sow.
I’m thankful for the Love of Christ, I am thankful that He
is a well that I can always visit when I am dry and tired.
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