In these verses the Lord tells us not to store up treasures, but he doesn't tell us to get rid of stuff.
He told the rich young ruler to sell all his possessions and follow Him.
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In these verses the Lord tells us not to store up treasures, but he doesn't tell us to get rid of stuff.
The early church also came together . The rich sold off lands and houses for the sake of the poor .He told the rich young ruler to sell all his possessions and follow Him.
Only when pressed on the subject.He told the rich young ruler to sell all his possessions and follow Him.
\O/ Praise God! Yes its that time again!!hit those trenches sister wynona . YA JUST BEEN SPOTTED . TIME to PRAISE and THANK THE LORD
I love the idea of minimalism. A friend of mine lives this way of life and is also into foraging which is so cool. I also have too much stuff as one time I was working for the govt and had a thing for clothes. My friend always reminds me to take them to the op shop/second hand store, so they can be recycled rather then clogging up the town landfill as most clothes do not bio-degrade over time.
This video blew my mind
Just give with the joy of the glorious Lord . There is no need to over think anything . Just give and let the LORD be praised .Amazing. I remember a famous pastor mentioned that we should only give away things we would use ourselves. I've lived by that ever since.
But its a complicated issue isn't it? The secondhand clothes bring commerce but create a waste problem.
Wow, that's a lot of waste, its also a lot of weight on these women's heads! You won't find a food/clothes pantry around here that the same thing doesn't happen. On a much smaller scale of course. Some people give good clothes, washed, folded or hung, packed by size and also marked for boys, girls, infants, adults. Others seem to clean out their basement with unfolded, dirty clothes with all sorts of garbage toss in there. I'd NEVER donate anything I myself would not use or wear. Kind of reminds me of:This video blew my mind
To be given things from the LORD is only meant to share with others . Its not meant to heap up and trust in .
I don't know if theres a brain defragger but journaling is the closest thing for me. Once my thoughts are written, I can finally take in the present moment and my surroundings.Funny story.
I was trying to go even more minimalist.
I stopped shaving ....lol.
Now mind you I have a buzzcut on my head , cause I hate long hair, yuck. I have had one about 12 yrs, my daughter hates my cut.
Anyway the leg hairs started sticking into my skin and causing itching bc my leggings pressed them. The idea was to decrease purchase of razors. I bought an electric one for cost effectiveness so I'm keeping minimal cost low but hairs are off.
I seldom wear make up at home but all I have is face cream and eyeliner at that. Now I love red and every shade of red and I love my nails polished but I have one bottle of red hot to use on special occasions.
My mail and paperwork are kept to a minimal of immediately needed important. I love to read and my kindle handles that for me.
There are many avenues to clear the clutter. Wish there was also a brain defragger to clear THAT clutter.
I don't know if theres a brain defragger but journaling is the closest thing for me. Once my thoughts are written, I can finally take in the present moment and my surroundings.
Lord willing it wont be too long and a new baby will be here .Since embracing minimalism, Ive learned some important things:
-Its normal to have to declutter more than once. It's an ongoing thing.
- Having room for hobbies that you love is the reward of that decluttering. It's not all about having less and less stuff. It's about being able to enjoy what you have.
-Its okay to let go of gifts.