Living Simply Revisited
Over the past couple of days, I have been thinking about my last post on Living Simply, and I wanted to revisit it a bit. I am concerned that I came across as having it all together and that I may have discouraged someone reading here.
I don't think that everyone is going to have to do without the things we do nor live exactly the same lifestyle that Dan & I chose. Each family is different. Circumstances are different. I do think that we all need to do our best to pare down a bit and live simpler, but that will look differently for each person.
A friend of mine does not have a house phone and uses the cellular phone as her primary phone. So it's not practical for her to cancel her cell phone. Others may have husbands who are not on board with this whole idea and of course, you can't stage a revolt and do what you want in that case. Though, I'm sure many women try. ;-)
I probably will break this up over a few posts because there are a lot of reasons WHY we chose to live this way. Too many to cram into one post. :-)
I just wanted to make sure that no one went away from reading here and felt defeated. This blog is meant to encourage, not discourage! I think the key is praying and asking the Lord to show you what needs to change and how to go about doing that. In the end, it's all about going where the Holy Spirit leads.
Have a blessed day!
I don't think that everyone is going to have to do without the things we do nor live exactly the same lifestyle that Dan & I chose. Each family is different. Circumstances are different. I do think that we all need to do our best to pare down a bit and live simpler, but that will look differently for each person.
A friend of mine does not have a house phone and uses the cellular phone as her primary phone. So it's not practical for her to cancel her cell phone. Others may have husbands who are not on board with this whole idea and of course, you can't stage a revolt and do what you want in that case. Though, I'm sure many women try. ;-)
I probably will break this up over a few posts because there are a lot of reasons WHY we chose to live this way. Too many to cram into one post. :-)
I just wanted to make sure that no one went away from reading here and felt defeated. This blog is meant to encourage, not discourage! I think the key is praying and asking the Lord to show you what needs to change and how to go about doing that. In the end, it's all about going where the Holy Spirit leads.
Have a blessed day!
I knew that you meant your post to be an encouragement Terri, and it was! I know what you mean too...sometimes I ask myself, "is this post coming across right?"...I find it hard to share homemade projects sometimes, in case others think I'm trying to show off or something. Ah, the joys of blogland. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone was offended by anything you said. It's common sense to live frugally and what is right for one isn't right for another. Each family has to decide what is important in their life. Your blog is always encouraging and is one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Kathy in Illinois
I completely unstood your other post, and we all need to seach our own hearts, and find what God is leading us to do, we can never follow anothers path, it may take us to distruction, whereas it took them to delight. Yes we must look to the Father for all our needs, your posts are very encouraging, and I love the way of your writing, God bless you dear as you serve him how, where, and completely. Hugs and blessings.
ReplyDeleteHi Terri,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your simple post. dave and I are learning many lesson on living a simple life. It all about the choices we make everyday. Looks like Emily had a great time. She is growing up so fast. :)
Hugs,
Elizabeth