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What does minimizing look like? To the empty nester it may mean downsizing real estate. To the co-dependent, it may mean pitching some toxic friendships they tend to collect. I thought I had a handle on Biblical minimalism, but I wasn’t even close. Biblical minimalism is much more than cleaning out a drawer and discarding unwanted things into a box to take to the thrift store. In her book, Biblical Minimalism, Cheryl E. Smith defines Biblical minimalism as “a complete, whole person release of anything unlike Jesus, a letting go of everything that hinders us from following Him wholeheartedly and single- mindedly , and a relinquishing of all that brings us under bondage to this earthly, very temporary life.” The author gives us a visual of a whole pie that is divided into eight slices. Each slice describes our lives with areas to analyze to see if pruning or adjustment is needed. I won’t name them all, but one example is the “emotional ...
Loved this, Mary! Left you a note over at Women Walking with Jesus. :) xo
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your article at Women Walking With Jesus. Maybe enjoy isn't the right word but I was impacted by it. I have the same struggle with sweets and really went overboard when my granddaughters were here last week. With Jesus help. I know I can get back on the right track to feeling good. Thanks for your post.
ReplyDeleteMary, this article could well have been written about me (or for me ... I can't decide which is correct.)
ReplyDeleteI always prided myself on my discipline, but lost all focus on the last year. Just yesterday I bowed my head and told Jesus, "I can't do this alone."
Thank you for helping me realize, I'm not alone!
Awesome post! And what truth! I love the way our Lord responds to our questions...Always short and simple. But straight to the point!
ReplyDeleteStay strong sister and thank you for always encouraging us too...
Great posts on the practical ways in which God instructs us in our daily lives.
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