Ok, not so much the way you might think, but I carry a large purse that weighs me down. I remember going to see a chiropractor for an adjustment. He noticed my right shoulder was out and asked to see my purse (which I carry on that side). He told me it weighed too much. I got a smaller purse and downsized for a while but that didn’t last long. I upgraded to a good size purse and filled it with everything I thought I would ever need. If I was stranded somewhere, I could live off the contents of my purse. What does this say about me? I am prepared? I think of everything? In church the other day Holy Spirit pointed out my massive suitcase sized purse. I was reminded that Jesus told the disciples in Mark 6 not take anything with them when they went from town to town. They weren’t to take a bag, money, bread, or even extra clothes. Seriously? How could I be expected to go on a trip with no luggage? That takes a lot of trust. Trust that God will provide everything for you – money, food, clothing, etc. I can’t even leave the house without all those things. I think the Lord is telling me to trust Him more. Trust that He will provide those things I need without me providing them for myself. Ouch. That’s out of my comfort zone. I guess I’ll have to trust Him, and get a smaller purse.
Lol- This is hilarious because I also travel around with a supply of everything I will need for the next few days (almost literally, when you consider I am going to go to the gym,need water, shower, eat at least 3 times, need coffee, work for 12 hours, and run a few errands before returning home that evening). Thanks for pointing out the parallel that we carry much of the burden of providing for ourselves instead of trusting that he can take care of us. Trusting anyone to be responsible for my care, even practically, is a hard thing for me as well, but trusting God in everything is what he wants us to do. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteWell said Kristina! You really do need to take alot with you though, I have no excuse. It is very liberating to leave the house with less :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to share this with my friend who makes fun of me because I travel light! I was just thinking of getting a bigger purse though!
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