Last week I was reading through the book of Matthew in my Bible. Sometimes it's such a big deal to actually pick up the Bible and read it but once I do, I ALWAYS feel better and enlightened. What better way to hear about the way God wants us to live than to read it for ourselves?? So I came across a section that really struck a chord with me and I wanted to share it with y'all.
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." - Matthew 6:19-21
Oh how true this is! Marcie over at Lemons and Laundry did a post last week that really got me thinking. This world is becoming worse and worse about material things. The media makes you believe that you need this new thing to be pretty, this new thing to be skinny, this new thing to be smart... It's a terrible cycle where we will always need the new best thing and these material things stack up and what do we have to show for that pile of garbage? What we should be concentrating on is our relationships! You can take those with you to heaven. Our relationships with people, our relationship with God. These are the things that matter the most and these days those are becoming second to money and belongings. How did we get that way? How do we get back?
Girl, I completely agree. It is overwhelming to think of how much people (myself included at times) focus on materialistic things. It is important to remember that we can't take that with us. I always love to pick up my Bible and read for a while, it makes me feel so much better about everything! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I have to tell you honestly I am shedding a few tears...only because everything you just said is so very true. I am missing our friend Lisa very much and wish more than anything I could give up something to bring her back. Thank you for the loving reminder that our relationships are the most important gifts we could ever treasure! Hugs to you dear friend! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI think this was a fabulous reminder that we really need to cherish the relationships that we have in our lives. I would be lying if I said this did not make me cry. When I was 16 my BFF and her mom were killed by a drunk & high driver. Since then I have tried to cherish my relationships with others as much as possible. But a reminder is always great.
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Oh gosh, girl! You hit the nail on the head with this post! Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of what is truly important! I always loved the line from a George Strait song, "I've never seen a hearse with a luggage rack..." You can't take it with you so enjoy life and savor every minute with family and loved ones.
ReplyDeleteYes, materialism&pride are always two of my biggest downfalls, it never fails. The older I get, the more I realize what is truly important, & the easier it is to remember the blessings I do have to be grateful for, each&every day. We've been trying to spend more time in our Bibles, too, even when we are oh-so-tired from the long day. Hope you have a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!!! Maybe my current tiny budget has influenced me, lol, but I feel like I have a very deep appreciation for the things in life that are free. When I was trying to decide what major I wanted to work on, I kept thinking "ooh, this one will get me paid really well!", but I ultimately decided on the one that would help me to survive and pay bills, yet was going to be fulfilling to my heart, and allow me to be the real me!
ReplyDeletethanks for this post, its funny, we just had a long discussion about this in class last Wednesday ( it started out with technology and led into material things) I think that I had a real problem with this before I was married and had children ( children tend to help you look at things differently), but this week, I have been trying to take a look at my kids and make sure that they are not falling into this trap as well.
ReplyDeleteOh how true this post is! Love the verse, and it is a good way to start your week!
ReplyDeleteHow are you liking Gone With The Wind? I have never read it before.
This is a wonderful post with wonderful meaning. I've myself struggled to find the balance between relationships and materialism. It's very difficult to have that balance. I think we just need to keep reminding ourselves everyday to find balance and cherish our relationships. I don't have kids myself, but it's important to teach them this balance as well...and to set great examples for them.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for this post!
PS- I think we were commenting on each others blogs at the same time. :) I certainly hope your teeth ended up ok after that fall...that definitely sounds traumatic!
ReplyDeleteit is nice to be able to buy things but it is more important we realize these are only things. my best memories are not things i have in the closet, rather little moments with love ones!
ReplyDeleteYour post and Marcie's from last week are such amazing reminders that life isn't about material things, but about love and family and health. Whenever I feel like I'm getting caught up in wanting material items, I try to count my blessings and appreciate what I have. I also focus on my gratitude for the remarkable relationships in my life and my health. So much more important than anything money can buy.
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Valerie
well, my dear, you and I are on the same channel. I have been thinking almost non stop ..the same thing. People have the capacity to communicate more, but somehow it is empty. It has made us further apart. Things are nice but they are just things...people are so much more important. Great post. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say.
ReplyDeleteTrish...I miss Lisa too. I can't stop thinking about her. She was taken far too soon.
Godspeed...Carol-the gardener
oh i so love this post. thanks for the inspiration....!
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Ruth
These words are so true. Thank you for sharing this as a reminder! At the end of our lives I hope we can be satisfied with the amount of time we spent with people rather than on trying to get the latest and newest things.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this! It was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! That's all so true and applicable to my life every single day.
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