If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go here. Well… my spending fast was FAR easier than I
thought it would be. In fact, it was so
easy that I didn’t feel like I was doing anything. Which is a good thing, right? Because it means that I don’t really need
those things that I’m always spending money on.
I have come to the conclusion that if we don’t give ourselves permission
to “need” more stuff, we don’t actually desire to have it. Seriously.
In the process of not spending loads of money on myself, I was actually
deeply saddened by my attitude toward splurging. I have always felt that if I work hard and
can afford something, I should just splurge and treat myself. But there are so many people out there who
can’t do that. They can’t just go get a
pedicure, Starbucks or a new pair of shoes anytime they want. Some might say that the fact that I can makes
me blessed, but does being spoiled make me blessed? Probably not.
I’d say it makes it easier to be completely self-centered. Makes me realize why Christ said that it is
easier for the rich to enter the Kingdom that for a camel to go through the eye
of a needle. That’s hard. I don’t have the answers. All I know is that I don’t want these earthly
treasures to impede my compassion and care for others. I don’t want to become so self-absorbed that
I think I deserve these things. I want
to love others before myself. If you have found that balance in your own life, I'd love to hear about it!
Joyfully yours,
Danielle
