Possessions seldom shrink but expand according to the capacity of the container.

Live it
My wife and I had a conversation yesterday that many of you have every now and then. My wife's parents recently died leaving nothing of monetary value, but many things of sentimental value. After dealing with creditors and predators of their meager estate, what do you do with what's left? This stuff meant so much to them and no doubt some of it means a lot to you, but most of it is stuff no one wants. Enter the storage facility.

They're seemingly located on every corner of the city, but aren't storage buildings little more than a means to put off a decision until tomorrow, a tomorrow that may never come? Until then, we deal with a monthly reminder that we're doing exactly what our parents did. That is, holding on to memories that at the end of the day will pass to our children. They then, will have the same decision to make concerning possessing things they don't need but meant a lot to us, their grand-parents, great- grandparents, et al. That raises an interesting question, "Do we possess our stuff or does our stuff possess us?"

Pray it
Stuff burns, but the soul wrapped around the great promises of Scripture will endure the passing of time. Put a bow on me if you like, but please tie me tight with Your ribbon of love.

Resources
God wants us all to walk as one people, holy and united in one purpose. (2002)
Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday. (2003)
Many people profess to serve Jesus, but have yet to show up for work. (2004)
Everyone of us who calls ourselves a Christian will be holy, not just act that way. (2005)
Purity begins with what we refuse to gaze upon. (2006)
Are we blessing the Blesser? (2007)
Do we ever bless God in return? (2008)
The Gospel message is so joyful, it makes me weep. (2009)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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