tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post697746837099011775..comments2023-10-24T03:16:44.318-05:00Comments on An Instrument 4 His Glory: I am thankful that God spoke through my excessBeth Herringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12360855305173494492noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-68295057776062169892011-03-15T17:59:31.391-05:002011-03-15T17:59:31.391-05:00My good friend, this post is convicting to me as w...My good friend, this post is convicting to me as well. I have a blogging friend, Cindy at Letters from Midlife, who speaks a lot to the issue of excess... of decluttering our homes and living in simplicity. I am drawn to these writings as they stir my heart for further, deeper obedience. I remember her recently talking about a guy who lives with the 75 principle... at any one time he only has 75 possessions to his name. This includes clothing, toiletries, housing needs, etc. Isn't that something? I couldn't do it; seems a bit obsessive to me, but I do like the idea of living simpler so that my $ could be better invested into the lives of others. <br /><br />I'm heading to my closet tonight. I know there are bags of stuff to give away.<br /><br />Your faith is a precious gift to me.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-45005907037552930572011-03-12T12:50:49.423-06:002011-03-12T12:50:49.423-06:00Enjoyed your post....I think we all in some form o...Enjoyed your post....I think we all in some form or fashion are materialistic..my daughter and I were discussing that very thing this morning. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing and reminding us.<br /><br />~BethLOVE, MERCY AND GRACE...GOD'S GRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655178690132641309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-41918782459368488472011-03-11T10:07:49.576-06:002011-03-11T10:07:49.576-06:00It is easier to live a simpler life and I'm tr...It is easier to live a simpler life and I'm trying to do that.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-43566909449052525492011-03-11T06:07:34.813-06:002011-03-11T06:07:34.813-06:00When He opens our eyes and reveals ways we can hel...When He opens our eyes and reveals ways we can help others...and you know it's Him speaking..He sets your heart into action. Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper. He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed!<br />May the LORD refresh you as you refresh others!!<br />Happy closet cleaning Beth!<br />Love ya,<br />JulieNana Julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404838182391782461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-63384535338068360972011-03-10T21:54:26.870-06:002011-03-10T21:54:26.870-06:00Great post, Beth! Your comment on my blog prompted...Great post, Beth! Your comment on my blog prompted me to click over and check it out, and I think it's amazing how God spoke to our hearts about the exact same thing on the exact same day and prompted us both to write a blog about it. I love when God does stuff like that!<br /><br /><br />In Christ,<br />Dakota - A Look at Life from a DeerstandDakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05866858919682956165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-18487289931823988372011-03-10T20:39:34.375-06:002011-03-10T20:39:34.375-06:00OK, I'm convicted. I had already begun thinkin...OK, I'm convicted. I had already begun thinking about giving away all the things I didn't wear this past season, but now I'm going to work even harder than that!The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-65139164861608847102011-03-10T17:50:31.211-06:002011-03-10T17:50:31.211-06:00My word for 2011 is CALM- and a lot of that revolv...My word for 2011 is CALM- and a lot of that revolves around reducing the amount of STUFF in my house and in my life. You're not alone in wanting to rid life of excess!Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626966615920269238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-51997729419028056672011-03-10T08:59:47.559-06:002011-03-10T08:59:47.559-06:00Great post...God has had us in a season of where w...Great post...God has had us in a season of where we can only get our needs met and many times not even those met. This season has taught me so much and I have learned what excess truly is, and what is a real need instead of a want.<br />Thanks for sharing, I will continue to look for excess.<br /><br />Your blog looks great...it is so wide, how did you do that?Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-21463215006461012332011-03-10T05:56:57.015-06:002011-03-10T05:56:57.015-06:00Beth, thank you for sharing so openly and honestly...Beth, thank you for sharing so openly and honestly about this. I came to realize the same thing while I was in the process of moving last year. Sooooooooo much STUFF. All the money I've wasted buying these things that I end up just throwing out, giving away, or selling for pennies at a yard sale. I too have been convicted of waste and the need to be content with less. I am on that journey now. <br />Yesterday I spent the day going to local shops and antique malls in the area...not to buy things, but mostly just to look around. Memories of things I have bought in the past and a craving for more nagged at me. But I can say, I only ended up buying one little item that I KNEW I needed for our new little house. It is hard to deny ourselves little pleasures and upgrading to a newer "thing", whatever that may be for us. Contentment and Simplicity are my new words for this year. I do so want to be a good steward of what God has given us! <br />Many blessings to you on your journey. <br />((hugs))Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297424745531114629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271233348676627606.post-10058018331243839122011-03-09T22:27:42.753-06:002011-03-09T22:27:42.753-06:00I love your heart for the LORD!I love your heart for the LORD!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820731511476346972noreply@blogger.com