This week our simplifying challenge is to focus on where you are storing your treasure. As I read Psalm 49 this morning, I was inspired by the commentary in my study Bible:
We are deceived everyday into thinking our lives will last forever. We are deceived in thinking all the earthly pleasures here will satisfy us. Sure some of them do, but for a limited time. As my Grandma used to say, “You can’t take it with you.” And she was right.
What we have here, is just a blink of an eye. We are just passing through into something far beyond compare for those who are in Christ. Yet, we live like this is it. We spend time toiling and collecting for here, and don’t really focus on eternity. Yet eternity matters.
I am working this week to focus on doing more things for eternity. I am determined to keep my mind focused on the things that matter.
How I am doing it:
- Reading my Bible first thing in the morning. I always am more focused when I fix my eyes on Him.
- Less computer time. I am on the computer to keep my businesses going, but I have set strict hours for myself and when time is up time is up. I want to invest my time more with my kids and family. Completely focused.
- Reevaluating the things I think I need. Material things. We need so little, but want so much. Yet, the more time I spend with God, and the more I fix my eyes on eternity, the less my desire for earthly “stuff.”
- Investing more in people than in things. Going out of my way to share Christ’s love with those around me everyday. Taking the focus off of myself and my own comfort, for others. Even when I don’t feel like it, going out of my way to be a witness for Jesus.
What are you going to do this week to simplify, so that you can store treasure in heaven?
Share your thoughts, photos, and more…on facebook, Instagram, or here in the comments. We can encourage each other. Fill those newsfeeds with something positive! Inspire each other to live for eternity.
Share your thoughts, photos, and more…on facebook, Instagram, or here in the comments. We can encourage each other. Fill those newsfeeds with something positive! Inspire each other to live for eternity.
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