"For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised" (2 Cor. 5:14-15).
It's oh, so "me" to live for myself. In this season of Thanksgiving, I'm asking the Lord to help turn my eyes to those in my 180. Will you do that with me? Who are they Lord? What do they need? Where are they? How can I love You by loving them?
Today Hearts at Home is asking what 5 things our families give us so we can "have more." It sets us up to have more available, so we can respond to the needs of those in our 180. Here are the 5 things that came to mind from the Sanders family:
- Car #3 - Despite the fact that it would be helpful with teens, we are car sharing. I'm finding it's keeping me "at home" more, and that's a good thing!
- Gadgets - We are not the first (or 2nd ... or 3rd ...) to get new gadgets. I appreciate the simplicity it adds. I'm not sure the kids would agree. ;)
- Room Makeovers - Resourcefulness is our friend, but we are not ones to devote a lot of money or time into making our HGTV visions become a reality.
- Clothing Trends - I'm not saying godly should be frumpy ;) but we have chosen not to be in the habit of regularly shopping or of shopping where it takes a lot of resources.
- Pocket $ - Ahhh, we have teens, and this is a challenging one. We "turn the wallet faucet off" so it doesn't drip dollar bills and 5$ bills day after day. Little things can really add up.
These are just 5 things we save on, so we can do more ... like saving up for meaningful experiences together, regularly tithing, being part of what's going on in missions, and having "generous spaces" in our budget so we can give to those in our 180.
GIVEAWAY: What are you doing to save so you can have more of what matters? Leave a comment to win a copy of Jill Savage's book "Living Less So Your Family Has More." (I'll announce the winner Saturday!)
We only drive one car. It's hard sometimes because my husband works odd hours, but it has definitely helped with our budget!
ReplyDeletePraying for you!
I am always looking for new ways to save money. Thanks and pray your voice returns
ReplyDeleteI started couponing again. It takes a little time, but $15 or $20 a few times a month really adds up.
ReplyDeleteWe limit what we spend on ourselves at Christmas so we can give more to others.
ReplyDeleteI love a good giveaway and I know you stopped by my blog to see how we save momey. Here's another one...all those things we could buy through school...book orders, popcorn, etc. Those only get purchased if the girls spend their own money. But circling books they want from the book order and then getting them at the library is awesome. They still get to read a book and the house doesn't get loaded with more stuff!
ReplyDeleteMy elemntary age kids already know we wait for things to be on a "good sale" and prefer to have a coupon also! I enjoy hearing them remind one another! Praising God for your encouraging news today and continuing to pray for your healing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Julie! You are the randomly chosen winner of Jill's book. Just send your mailing address to me via email: jeffjulmission@yahoo .com. I'll get your book in the mail and on its way to you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
~ Julie
Congratulations Julie! You are the randomly chosen winner of Jill's
ReplyDeletebook. Just send your mailing address to me via email: jeffjulmission@yahoo .com. I'll get your book in the mail and on its way to you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
~ Julie