Possession- Ann

Possessions...I know I highlighted many areas in this chapter.So many great points and little refreshing reminders.

I can say that I have gotten better in this area, as Brian and I are on a tight budget in order to finish paying off debt, and not adding debt..

By taking time to make a monthly budget and then sticking to it is not easy but it has helped us both reign in unnecessary spending and I can say that, more now than ever I am trying my best to be thankful for all of the blessings that God has given me and trying my darndest to be content and happy with what I currently have rather than buying stuff.

Along with having a strict budget to stick to I can also say that we do well in the giving department thanks to Brian, he has what calls his "giving bone" which has helped me to be more generous with our money when it comes to donating to church and other good causes. And I will say it is amazing how when you give and trust in the Lord, he does provide!

Mary points out that buying unnecessary things and being materialistic to fill a void is not wise, a wise girl understands that everything comes from God. How true this is. Although I can be do my best to be content with what I have, I do feel that I sometimes get very attached to my things.  I do forget that everything I have is a gift from God; money, family, friends, possessions, time, personal talents,  and my whole life, and when God wants me to give or give up things I must remember that nothing is truly mine, it is God's and I must be willing to do what God want's me to do with His gifts.

Sweet Jesus help us to be continuously grateful for the gifts you have bestowed on us. Help us to be good stewards of those gifts, and I also pray that we may always cling to you and not to the fleeting things of this world!