Word
for Today, Basics: Over the past couple of years we have been making an
effort to get back to the basics in life. We have never been big TV
watchers and will go days without turning it on, so we cut back to the
lowest package possible and could still keep our internet package. As
you know, we eat at home much more than we out. We love to shop resale
and garage sales, but still try to only buy needs. We are also trying
more homemade soaps, etc. in order to cut out chemicals. There are
numerous blogs and websites of people cutting out commercial products
and becoming more self sufficient. Everyone does it for different
reasons, health, more control of personal environment, financial
concerns, care for our world and the misuse of it. It is a rewarding
way to live and helps us understand our forefathers work ethics. It is
also a way to draw closer to the Lord, as we depend on His provision and
wisdom more than the world. As our world se
ems
to be spinning out of control, it can feel good to be able to have
control over something. This type of lifestyle and efforts can be good
or can be extreme, as in the case of survivalist-extremist mentality.
We do not know what we will face here on earth and being prepared is
wise, but should not be at the expense of trusting God and His promises.
We are told to be, "wise as serpents and as gentle as doves" and to
recognize the season, not to be caught unaware and unprepared. But, we
are also told not to cling too tightly to the things of this earth.
Find that balance and walk in these days wisely. We have a guide book
to take us through. "Surely the people are grass. The grass withers,
the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever."
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