I've been packing and moving this past week. I've found that I collect way too much stuff just to try to figure out if I need to throw it away (file 13) or pack it up for another day's use. I really think I should start taking inventory of the items around me.
As I write to you a few things come to my mind and I think "hmm I should file 13 that item." Yet I pack things up too. I walked my dog this morning walked by a dumpster where a vase was sitting; it matches a vase I already have. I picked it up and carried it home. So did I clean an area out or did I just add to it?
Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do? I sure did; just now. It's hard to let go of things you've held onto for so long. These things have become comfortable and cozy fitting, or part of the decor and no need to change things around; until now.
Isn't that the same way with our lives? We get so comfortable with the way we are or the things we do that it becomes second nature. That is until something happens in our lives to make us take notice.
It's not always easy to make transitions to new ways of life or changing our character, but it is possible.
So what do you do when a change needs to be made? Do you grit your teeth, hold your fist tight, and stomp out of the room? Do you lighten your step and roll with the tide?
Your attitude determines your altitude and your outlook determines your perspective.
I say all this because it is time we take notice of what is around us, in us, and determine what is important in our lives. We need to do this because life is ever changing and it's changing fast. Tell me, when was the last time your day just stood still? It didn't; it is ever changing and changing fast right?
We can change for the better or leave things the way they are , the only difference is there is no growth.
There were two men, the first man was living at home with his parents and tending to the animals and the other man was with great wealth. Both men had a choice to leave their home and all their wealth in order to make a difference in the world. The first man had no problem making this change. He was so excited that he went home and had a bon fire using the equipment he worked with and roasted the animals he farmed. The rich man wasn't too happy with the idea of giving up his wealth, so he declined.
Which one would you choose?
You see when God comes calling for you to make a change you will do with great joy and do whatever it takes to follow His instructions or you will be more concerned with your "money, stuff, and things."
When you make that choice to get rid of useless things in your life and packing up the good stuff; you are well on your way to a better life.
~Marjorie
Why put off tomorrow what you can do today; you're not promised tomorrow anyways.
So what changes do you want to make today?