I have had a yard sale every year as part of my fundraising efforts toward my trips. This yard sale was different. Now that Ira and I are going to be moving to Pan de Vida into 1 room, we definitely had to make the decision to let go of our belongings. We went through our building of seasonal items/storage and did just that. We had things that we truly treasured....not worshiped. As hard as it may have seemed it would be, I have to tell you that it wasn't. Actually, after it was over, I cannot even remember what some of the items were. Another thing I realized was that things that I thought were meaningful, they really were not. When the yard sale was over, I placed things to the curb for free and still no one was interested. It is all just stuff. However, there are some things that we did keep that our children may want someday, our earthly treasures of photos, journals etc. We have downsized from a barn full to 3 boxes. In the spring we will have to make decisions about the furniture and big items in the house, but for now, we have let go of the small stuff. We feel so much lighter. God tells us that the service under the yoke of His authority will not make us weary.
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
