What we have

On Sunday night I was listening to the radio before going to bed (FM103.2). They have an "Open House" program on where they discuss different issues and include interviews with interesting people. One of the interviews was with a man who wanted to live more like Jesus.

So he wrote down a list of the things Jesus told us to do in the Bible. The type of things included communion, and selling possessions and giving to the poor. So the man actually got together a group of his friends and they decided to sell half their possessions and give to the poor. One of the revelations that came out of this was that the things that they thought were valuable, were worthless to others.

I can think of some things that I own, that I hardly use, especially clothes and shoes. And I'm not even the type of person that buys much of fashion. Fortunately, I feel that what I have is more than enough. I don't want to sell anything (no time)...but I will reconsider buying or going shopping for clothes. For the past few months, I haven't gone shopping (for clothes, shoes, or accessories)...yet, I don't miss it. There are too many more important things to focus on. I don't think I will be buying anymore clothes for the next year either...except that I'm going to Malaysia next year. I'll only be getting what is absolutely necessary! Or on ridiculous sale!

I once read in a magazine that some women (average women?) spend $100 a month on clothes, or more. That's over $1000 a year. That's 2 children that could be sponsored through Compassion instead.

We need to be happy with what we've got, and stop wanting what others have. Then we will feel secure enough to be generous with what we do have.