Are you a hoarder? Do you have things that you don't need, that you don't use, and things you just can't let go of? I am sure you have plenty of things that are just collecting dust, or you keep things that you "just might use someday". Well, as I lay in bed last night, it was a bit chilly. And I thought about it and thought "wow, I am cold and I have a roof over my head and am wearing warm clothes and I am laying in a soft bed under blankets...and there are people out there that are cold that have none of those other things I just mentioned" I have clothes I cannot wear. I have things that have some kind of sentimental value that could be used by someone else. So, I ask myself...am I a hoarder? Why am I hoarding things I don't use and some things I have excessive amounts of? Because I am selfish. You are selfish. We all are.
How do we overcome this "disease" of being a selfish hoarder? We must strive to be like Jesus. And do as He commands!
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2 Cor. 9:7 - Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.1 John 3:17 - But if someone who is supposed to be a Christian has money enough to live well, and sees a brother in need, and won't help him--how can God's love be within him?
1 John 3:18 - Little children, let us stop just saying we love people; let us really love them, and show it by our actions.
So, I am letting go! Sentimental value or not. If I am not using it and if it is something that can be used by someone else...it is going into the hands of someone other than mine. Don't worry, after it's gone it won't only be less space being taken up in your home, but you probably won't even notice that it's gone. And better yet, giving it to someone in need has it's reward as well.
So, as the spirit of Christmas is here, remember...it's about Christ. Not how many things or how good of things we have or are going to receive that matters. Lets not make this holiday season about us, as it is usually focused, but about our Lord Jesus as intended. |
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Are you a hoarder? Do you have things that you don't need, that you don't use, and things you just can't let go of? I am sure you have plenty of things that are just collecting dust, or you keep things that you "just might use someday". Well, as I lay in bed last night, it was a bit chilly. And I thought about it and thought "wow, I am cold and I have a roof over my head and am wearing warm clothes and I am laying in a soft bed under blankets...and there are people out there that are cold that have none of those other things I just mentioned" I have clothes I cannot wear. I have things that have some kind of sentimental value that could be used by someone else. So, I ask myself...am I a hoarder? Why am I hoarding things I don't use and some things I have excessive amounts of? Because I am selfish. You are selfish. We all are.
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