How many of you have a surplus of things? Clothes, cars, cleaning supplies, curtains, perfume, etc.? Do you sit around thinking about buying more? Does buying more things truly fill the void in your life? If not, why do you continue doing it? Some would answer, "I enjoy shopping"! Another answer would be, "I have extra money to spend, so why not spend it on me"! I have also heard, "It makes me feel better when I'm upset"! I'm not done, I have one more: "It's my money"! OH?
I know of two things indulgence does! It increases the clutter in your home, that causes stress and confusion; and the other one is, it depletes the bank account - if you live from paycheck to paycheck!
All of the bills are paid, and low and behold, you have some extra money this month! The first thing most people do is say, "I am going shopping to buy me something"! The thing you are living without, you truly survived and did not miss it; therefore, it's a want, not a need! I am not saying you cannot give to yourself either; but when you have too much, there needs to be a pruning of it (removing it so it does not cloud you, your house, and your peace of mind)
Although this pantry is designed and stocked by professionals it is balanced and free of clutter!
This could be new to some, but when you do have an excess of money, truly do an inventory of what you truly need, make sure it's purchased, and put the extra money in a savings account so when God commands you to bless someone, pay a bill in full, etc., you are able to be obedient to His Word!
It never crosses any one's mind these days to "buy" something for a stranger! I know some have given money, food and blankets, but I'm talking about truly buying someone a suit (everything down to the shoes) or buying a bed and mattress to a Mother who has given all to her children and she sleeps on the floor! You can even have abundance to purchase a car for someone! I know you are saying, "What"? Yes, this is possible! Remember, with man you can do nothing; but with God all things are possible!
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (Acts 4:31-35 ESV)
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I know of two things indulgence does! It increases the clutter in your home, that causes stress and confusion; and the other one is, it depletes the bank account - if you live from paycheck to paycheck!
All of the bills are paid, and low and behold, you have some extra money this month! The first thing most people do is say, "I am going shopping to buy me something"! The thing you are living without, you truly survived and did not miss it; therefore, it's a want, not a need! I am not saying you cannot give to yourself either; but when you have too much, there needs to be a pruning of it (removing it so it does not cloud you, your house, and your peace of mind)
Although this pantry is designed and stocked by professionals it is balanced and free of clutter!
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| I do not own the rights to this photo |
It never crosses any one's mind these days to "buy" something for a stranger! I know some have given money, food and blankets, but I'm talking about truly buying someone a suit (everything down to the shoes) or buying a bed and mattress to a Mother who has given all to her children and she sleeps on the floor! You can even have abundance to purchase a car for someone! I know you are saying, "What"? Yes, this is possible! Remember, with man you can do nothing; but with God all things are possible!
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buys stranger a car after seeing him walking home from a long day's work!
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:35-38 ESV)
Giving to others truly fills the void you have as well as keeps a balance in your life. It feels good too! When you get that "feel good" feeling, you want to do it more, until you develop a change of heart that understands true blessings are not how much we accumulate; but how many lives we bless! And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. (Acts 4:31-35 ESV)
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