Day 13-I've been intrigued by 7; since the 1st time it was show to me at Trinity Life Group. But, I heard God's whisper to do it in its entirety & not just for a week or two, but totally immerse ourselves in it.
We did an exercise as a family at Advent were we went around and talked about something we have a hard time being thankful for..."My things," Braeden said. I applaud him in being completely honest. And he's certainly not alone in this thought.
We live in an age were things are easily replaced. An age were our status is often achieved by the things we own. We are encouraged to buy that "thing" we desire because, "We deserve it!"
I've been thinking a lot about my own shopping habits since beginning this 7 journey. How often do we shop without intention? Shop for recreation? To fill a void? To numb the pain?
How many times have I walked into a store for specific items only to walk out with an article of clothing because I thought it was "cute" or an awesome "deal". Or, I justify it because it was on a clearance rack or store end cap.
The problem is we fill our closets and shelves with these items until we live in so much excess that we have to declutter. The very thought of continuing to shop like this actually feels repulsive at the moment. I need to change these shopping habits. Make sure I keep focused & intentional in my shopping & even gift giving. Because in the end....Having a truly rich life isn't about having a lot of money or material things. It's about living and giving intentionally 100% of the time.
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