Wednesday, 04 June 2008
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Moving
Recently I moved for the second time in a year. Everytime I moved, I noticed that you need to reassess your possessions and figure out whether it's a keeper or not because you don't want to take things that you don't want anymore. During this move, the things that I once valued weren't as valuable to me anymore. I guess we're constantly changing as people and our perception of things are constantly shifting. I know that sounds vague, but it hit me all of a sudden - all these material goods are really worthless. They're only worth something because we put value on it. During the process of packing and cleaning, I was reminded once again that God calls us to store up treasures in heaven and not on earth. Every new thing becomes old after time. It's nice to be the FIRST owner of a car, or a home, or furniture, but all the luster and glitter wears off. It's like a metaphor for our eternal lives. We're always deciding if we want to give into the world for easy-get-now rewards or persevere for better thing that are eternal. I feel like our souls are worth way more than we think. Not because I'm giving it worth, but because God does.
God sent Jesus to die for our sins because every soul was and is precious to Him. After the move, I know in my heart that I want what's good for my soul, and that's getting more of God. I'm not sure how long this desire will last, but I've been reading the bible and praying more after the move. Unlike my last place, I hope this new home will be a place where I will seek God more and where His presence will forever be welcomed. Even though I moved physically, I feel like my heart is moving internally and spirtually.
So...is your spiritual life "moving" right now?
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Comments (9)
In a different way.
I don't know that I am going forward as much right now as I am going deeper.
Sometimes I think God plants you for awhile to catch up to what he is trying to mold you into.
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Yet another terrific post!
My friends and family are always joking with me about how I'm constantly cleaning up- throwing things away, donating clothes..etc. Honestly though, I have to remind them that those material things really serve no purpose, they don't fulfill any hole or give you happiness...Only God can do that for us. And it's amazing that He does.
A lot of people buy material things when they feel depressed and want to be happy...But when I'm down in the dumps...I actually find that cleaning up makes me happier because it reminds me of everything God has blessed me with- my family, good health, a comfortable place to sleep at night..and most importantly of all:spiritual freedom.
I'm just going to ask a quick favor of anyone who read this comment-- I want you to keep those who are less fortunate in your prayers...They need to know that God is still with them and if we can't impact their lives directly..the best we can do is pray.
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God bless and Jesus loves you!
In my adult life I've divested myself of two full households of furniture and "stuff." The one thing I know is that stuff comes to you. It may not be pretty but if it's functional, use it. The same applies to my spiritual life. I've had some pretty ratty, ugly stuff come but it has served its purpose and I've grown.
Spring cleaning starts in a week here, the goal is to see the garage floor and get the basement under control. I'm not sure that either of those things has ANY spiritual significance.
Great post!
Great post. I too am in the process of moving and it really does make you understand how worthless most of the stuff we hang onto really is. It is so amazing that our souls are of great worth due to the value God places upon them, and I do not believe I have ever heard anyone spell it out as simply as you have. God bless!
Being a college student I've moved numerous times the last few years. I moved to a different dorm last week, and will have to move again in a couple of months, so I found your thoughts hit close to "home" for me.
It is important to remember that we should constantly be moving and growing in our spiritual lives.
I was really intrigued by this post and something about it struck me. We are supposed to store up treasure in heaven.. thats also our home. 'member, Jesus had 'no place to rest his head.' ! :)
Awesome awesome topic.
Spiritually, not doing so well. But I already spoke with someone about it for 2 hrs in which it was quite refreshing afterward and once again so thankful that God is so providing and for His continuous perfect timing.
A quote I like from a book I read, I believe the author is Christian? is:
"Do not cling unto things, for things are impermanent." - Mitch Albom (Tuesdays With Morrie)
God is "moving" in my life right now. He's working on and revealing things in my life that I had either refused to deal with or hadn't realized were issues. He's so good that way and has perfect timing in it all.
Just about every season I go through my closet and clear out stuff that I realize have no worth to me. It's sad too because at some point they did. I constantly remind myself that "stuff" is just that, "stuff". It won't go with me when I die.
Thanks for the post!:)