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E031-Simple Desires
“The older we become, the more we are fulfilled by the desire of simple things in life.”
When we are on the younger side of life. We are in our earning power years and desire so many material possessions.
Then as we grow older, we realize that none of those material possessions are going with us into eternity.
Next, we begin downsizing because all of the material possessions that we have acquired tend to become a burden.
This topic reminds me of a story. Billie's friend, Alex, has a huge collection of antique cars. He has had these cars for many years, and has enjoyed them very much.
He recently discovered that he was feeling as if he was becoming a slave to his toys!
In other words, all of these cars in his collection had to be maintained, batteries needed to be checked or replaced, and they needed to be driven.
Alex still worked a lot, and when he had a few days off, taking care of all of these vehicles did not seem fun anymore. These tasks started to feel burdensome.
Next, Alex discovered that he had prostate cancer. He was stunned, and so was his family! This medical diagnosis was such a wakeup call in his life! He already was realizing what was most important in his life but now he was positive that it was time to rearrange his priorities.
Alex started selling his vehicles. Most importantly, he decided to start slowing down enough to spend more time with God, and his family. His job had taken up the majority of his every day.
The worst medical diagnosis gave Alex the best wisdom!
Have you or someone you know become a slave to their toys?
Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton
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By Evelyn Minton and Dr. Billie J. Minton“The older we become, the more we are fulfilled by the desire of simple things in life.”
When we are on the younger side of life. We are in our earning power years and desire so many material possessions.
Then as we grow older, we realize that none of those material possessions are going with us into eternity.
Next, we begin downsizing because all of the material possessions that we have acquired tend to become a burden.
This topic reminds me of a story. Billie's friend, Alex, has a huge collection of antique cars. He has had these cars for many years, and has enjoyed them very much.
He recently discovered that he was feeling as if he was becoming a slave to his toys!
In other words, all of these cars in his collection had to be maintained, batteries needed to be checked or replaced, and they needed to be driven.
Alex still worked a lot, and when he had a few days off, taking care of all of these vehicles did not seem fun anymore. These tasks started to feel burdensome.
Next, Alex discovered that he had prostate cancer. He was stunned, and so was his family! This medical diagnosis was such a wakeup call in his life! He already was realizing what was most important in his life but now he was positive that it was time to rearrange his priorities.
Alex started selling his vehicles. Most importantly, he decided to start slowing down enough to spend more time with God, and his family. His job had taken up the majority of his every day.
The worst medical diagnosis gave Alex the best wisdom!
Have you or someone you know become a slave to their toys?
Matthew 6:19-21
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Evelyn Minton and her daughter, Dr. Billie J. Minton are the authors of the Blue Ridge Tenderpup children's series. These books may be found at the author's website BlueRidgeMoments.com and Amazon.com/Author/drbillieminton