My last blog was about living simply. And yes, I have decided to do the one year without buying anything new for myself. I started on September 1st and on that very day, I was at Starbuck's with my daughter and mentioned that I needed a new water bottle. I suddenly realized what I was doing. This is going to take some getting used to. The second day, I was in Superstore. I walked past the nail polishes and saw a beautiful new fall color. Oh, a new polish! Wait - not this time. In just two days, I realized how I quickly grab things and throw them in my cart. This is going to be challenging but also I know that this is going to be a good year. I believe it will teach me to think before I purchase.
But also, I look at my closet and hope there's enough in there to put some good outfits together for work. I feel a little panicked thinking "what if there's not enough?". I have already realized that there is this hoarding mentality in me. It's not obvious - it's subtle but it's there. And that already shows me that I am not looking to God and believing He's not enough - what if He doesn't supply all my needs?
Here's my new memory verse: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
How can I doubt? He is MY God and His promises are sure! God grant all of us the faith to take You at Your Word!
But also, I look at my closet and hope there's enough in there to put some good outfits together for work. I feel a little panicked thinking "what if there's not enough?". I have already realized that there is this hoarding mentality in me. It's not obvious - it's subtle but it's there. And that already shows me that I am not looking to God and believing He's not enough - what if He doesn't supply all my needs?
Here's my new memory verse: "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
How can I doubt? He is MY God and His promises are sure! God grant all of us the faith to take You at Your Word!
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