J As with you, I am now divesting myself of most of my worldly goods- mostly unnecessary, that fill my home. It's not about pretending like we don't have worries, ignoring our problems, or living a life of passivity. Cry it out. But she cant fly high until she lets go of some things. I'm very glad you shared these comments. I tend to hold on things too but now, no more. The rain came and decided to stay, day after day, destroying homes, businesses, vehicles and shopping malls. I'm sending you a hug! ), 3) If you kept holding onto the ball, could you ever get your hand out? It recognizes the need for us to place our full affection, thinking, focus, and attention on heavenly things above, rather than the lust, greed, and sin that encompasses this world. I've had more yard sales in the past years. How we experience the world is largely a result of how we internalize it . See if you can find out what she needs to let go of., [Watch Video: Layla the Ladybug | Letting Go of Worldly Things]. Letting go is about realizing we're attached to something, usually because of fear or longing. Letting go of worldly things is the eleventh of the 12 Essential Ways to Copy Jesus. I do a little of this on Ebay. And thank you for blessing me! Following Christ Means Letting Go | Making Disciples Today How to Let Go of Things in Life (15 Steps to Follow) Bear testimony of the truths found in the scriptures. W Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on October 10, 2011: Hyphenbird - If anyone deserves credit for this hub it is you, dear friend. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. Share the stuff that are not longer in use. Thank you for "stumbling" my hub. Youll be changed from the inside out. Don A. Hoglund from Wisconsin Rapids on October 08, 2011: My theory is to not buy it in the first place. Excellent hub, Vocal Coach! Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, I am the light of the world. (David Whitmer. Rosemay50 - I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this hub. Can't argue with logic! The Lord has asked us to set aside the things of the world. Do not love the world or the things in the world. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. Pray. It is designed to be used in the home to support personal and family scripture study to build faith in Heavenly Father and His plan of salvation and in the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Or we wonder if we've just been left on our own. Now things are starting to accumulate again. Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on October 11, 2011: mathair - So nice to see you here on my turf. I enjoy nice things, however, I must admit that I get a certain sense of "pride" knowing my designer blazer only cost me $7.99 :). 1. The job where I work is absolutely awful and its leaving me physically exhausted with no chance, time, and space to recharge. You write here very wise tips which let me think again about many things. Talk to a Therapist or Counselor 5. This is a marvelous example for others! We can not be with every object around us, however dear these are. Joel Gonzaga Jr. from Bacolod City, Philippines on February 19, 2013: Hi. Loooooved it! Hugs to you , tamron. We get weary in the battles, stuck in tough places, or feel pressure in the heat of hard times. Well, because of my pending foreclosure, I have been forced to declutter my house. We think that if we let go of something, we'll lose something important. Here are some ways to get started: Let Go Of Frustration with Yourself/Your Life 1. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. MM - Hello, my friend. During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. In D&C 30 the Lord pointed out that his followers were doing just that, worrying more about worldly things than the things of God. These dear folks were forced to " let go " of all their material possessions. God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. TOP 25 WORLDLY THINGS QUOTES | A-Z Quotes To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. How great that your daughter is starting at the University. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In the book of Colossians, Paul reminds us that we have everything we need when we have Christ. I dealth with this subject in a hub I wrote a while ago. 1) Who is Heavenly Father talking to in this scripture? Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. I had the difficult task of discarding my own sons possessions when he lost his fight with cancer. U All i've been doing is buying and buying more.This house has been the focus of my life all year. Thanks Jean! But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 5) Does Heavenly Father want us to hold on to those things? Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. :). Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. This is how we honor their memory No doubt your son fought to remain for his family as much he worked so hard to provide for them but it was his time to pass to the other side. For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Thank goodness I won't have that much time to collect it again,LOL! And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. It requires action on our part, to continue to seek Him daily. Out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.. And nowwhat did it all mean? Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it. I promise. Join her each morning on Fresh Day Ahead's Facebook page, for daily encouragement in living strong, free, hope-filled lives. So much pain. OpenBible.info In fact for some it's downright impossible. 6 Ways to Set Your Minds on Things Above and Learn to Let Go of Earthly Things: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Keep life simple as you celebrate the ordinary. Thank you for your kind and caring comments, Sunny. God loves us more than we could ever fully know. Find her also on Twitter and at her blog www.debbiemcdaniel.com. From that perspective, it's not gonna be hard to bounce those things off. marcoujor - Hello, beautiful friend. Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on February 17, 2013: Hi Paul - You and I share something in common. (One of the three pillars of Jainism) Attach not thyself to anything unless in it thou seest the reality of God. Publisher: OpenBible.info. I know when we downsized homes, I got rid of a LOT. We've cleaned out thousands of books over the years, but they still accumulate. The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Try Living Scriptures Streaming free for 60 days! L How to Let Go: 12 Tips for Letting Go of the Past You will need a jar and a ball (or some other round object) that is slightly smaller than the opening of the jar. I downsized by donating, giving away and even selling some.only to buy more. Allow other volunteers to try as well. Why Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy Life 4) What would Heavenly Father tell us to do? Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Open the lesson with a song and a prayer. Thank you. But, this isn't about tossing out those priceless old photos, this is about creating space. You are a treasure! D No one believes in me, no one cares, everyone's too busy to notice I'm a human being with feelings too, and that is why I am very clingy to the things I own. I'm still making changes both physically and spiritually. I wish you a pleasant week my friend. We are surrounded by "stuff." Then he went away. The Greek word used for set in this verse, means to seek after, strive for, be intent on. It tells us this must be a way we choose to live, its not something that just occurs one time and we can forget about it. Anyone with a computer or cell phone has heard of this resource. While living in Nashville, Tennessee, I experienced a terrible disaster - flooding. What we fail to realize is - we already have everything we need, within ourselves. Movie Master from United Kingdom on November 18, 2011: Hello Audrey, what a wonderful hub and reminder that really the materialistic things in this life just aren't that important at all. We are ridden with guilt at the very thought of tossing something away belonging to a loved one or close friend. 3. 1. It's an odd thing! Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on October 09, 2011: Mentalist - Beautifully said, as only you can do. The way you give your nephews and nieces the things they admire that you own is lovely! V But, are they just sitting on the shelf for decades at a time? I have missed you. So glad you came by and left your comments. Geocoding Make it easier by going with one or more of the following suggestions: Craigslist. You have summed it all up perfectly. Change your perception see the root cause as a blessing in disguise. We are set free. intriguewriter from worldwide on October 06, 2016: very inspiring! The problem is no one see's the big picture greed takes over and because of greed people have lost their live's or became very unhappy. I know my son is not far from me and that we will be together again. Its a way of living that allows us to be set free from the things of this world that would seek to hold us back and keep us down. I am so sorry about the loss of your son, I know that had to have been so hard for you as our children are not supposed to go before us, the parents. The appreciation is keener, the enjoyment finer. I got it, alright and have been practicing to live simply much as I can. Worldly Immoral Relationships. For it's the very ground where we must decide what we really believe and who we believe. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.Ephesians 6:13-18. 15 Steps for Letting Go of Things 1. Living in a fallen world, it can be difficult to let go of worldly things. One reason I wrote this is for young people, hoping they will learn early in life how it will make their lives easier. Letting Go: 42 Ways to Release Fear, Grief, and Anger And let things go. Thanks, too for the vote up. Thanks for being here and I'm coming to visit you right now. I too have spent my lifetime "acquiring things" to recently (my personal bout with Cancer)embracing the fact that the best things in my life aren't 'THINGS'. I still have a lot to get rid of. So just how do we go about this plan of action, learning to set your minds on things above, not on earthly things, here are a few truths from Gods word that will help us. We wont just naturally be drawn to always thinking God thoughts. Unfortunately, our sinful nature is strong, and the enemy wants nothing more than to make us fall. It seems an uphill climb; we're drained and weary. We hold on to our possessions out of some sense of obligation. Let go of - Idioms by The Free Dictionary 3) Can we serve God and hold on to worldly things at the same time? (She decided to let go of the other things and follow Heavenly Father. The surfboards, the snow skis, the kayak, the bikesgone. Right from my child-hood days, I was taught that you don't carry with you anything when you meet your creator other than your good will and blessings. 1. Material possessions tend to bind us and letting go relieves stress on many fronts. The most important thing is to value your good marriage! The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Read the verses below and discuss the questions that follow. Even more than that, I think they can weigh us down, even paralyze us. So you see, I know exactly what you're saying. How to let go of control: 26 no bullsh*t tips that actually work 1. But we can make it light if we just think of it as "to share". For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. I have made a start on letting go of some items. Blessings and Peace, Debby. All the more reason to make sure our thinking is based on truth on what God says. Great hub! the more I thought about this, the easier it was to get rid of things. vc, The dirt farmer - I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't have a problem with letting go of material things. rwelton from Sacramento CA on October 09, 2011: Very heartfelt and moving hub. And I sure don't want to put them in the position where they feel guilty if they want to throw something out. Praise the Lord, I'm not addicted to material possessionsthey don't buy happiness. The art of sharing, for me is how I can let those material possessions go and you can be blessed as well by doing such an act. Heavenly Father? It doesn't last because it isn't real. Unless you are a member of the "Kardashian Family", with money to burn, learn to live a simple life. 8. All material possessions were suddenly gone forever. What a nice gesture on your part. You may want to choose a time to let something go and make it a sacred or meaningful ceremony. So much pure and unexpressed suffering. Even Todd's expensive Basketball Card collection which I now have to remember him by I have stored away until I pass it on to one of his sons. Still, we can't let go. 2. My Daddy used to say, you never see a U-Haul behind a hearse! (Voted Up) -Rose. Shopping at thrift stores or even travelling around to apartment houses at the end or beginning of the month will provide you with treasures such as furniture and lamps that are perfectly good and free. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Longing, desire, repulsion, bitterness, heartbreak, sadness, volcanic rage - so many emotions mixed together. Or maybe we've been left wondering if we're hearing Him right. Confess any sin you know youve been holding onto thats difficult to let go of. Blessings, Debby. S The most common reason we hold onto things is because we're sentimental creatures. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. :) He sounds like a wise man. 2) Why was Layla holding on to those things? I enjoyed reading this hub and you give some great advice. But yet thank God you carry him in your heart through eternity! I'm letting it go. Copyright 2023, iBelieve.com. It also won't happen overnight for those trying to purge, unless it is forced, like in the Tennessee hurricane. The word "secular" means "of this world." Now it is true that God likes this world. :). I'm so grateful that you have read and posted your comments. I have just recently started to clear the clitter and it feels liberating. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. I, too am making a move, clear across the U.S. And like you am deciding what to keep and what to give away. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. So glorify God in your body. Colossians 3:2-3. It didn't hurt as much as I thought it would. (Discuss things like lying, contention, stealing, being unkind, sin, etc. (You couldnt get your hand out of the jar. For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Help someone in need. Thank you for this great life lesson! . 30 Things to Let Go of To Be Happier | Keep Inspiring Me Thanks for being here. I was able to imagine him lying there and at the same time thinking what a bottomless ache that period in life must have caused your heart to feel! Are you superior to your neighbor because you drive a brand new BMW? It means forgiving your best friend and perhaps finding a better one. If we could just focus our attention on the really important things in life, I believe we would all be better off. But why do we need to let go of everything? Letting go of a job that is stifling or boring and uninteresting is a big step into an unknown world. It teaches you to live. 6) Who knows the best way for all of us to be happy? After all, he created it. Letting go: the decluttering obsession moves into the mind Letting go started with objects, but now decluttering has moved on to the mind. You can't live your life with the wrong sense of priorities and always clinging to a false definition of status and happiness - it doesn't work that way. Jill. Acknowledge Your Feelings 2. How to Let Things Go: 11 Ways to Release Control and Frustration In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Now, I am more determined than ever to rid my home of "stuff". I can relate. It's going to happen this year, I just know it. Our lives are hidden, kept safe, concealed under the authority and covering of Gods sheltering care. Especially, the latter was hard earned. Worldly Music. Take the helmet of salvation and sword of the Spirit which is the word of God. And so, knowing the causes of our attachment, let's talk about letting go. 1) What happened when you were holding onto the ball? Brands were just names. To release one's grip on someone or something. As soon as I arrived I was ushered into the hospital and taken to a room where he lay lifeless. Your heart knows the beauty and comfort in common things. You can't take your material possessions with you and many of us have too much. Very exciting. And He promises to fill our lives with the power of His Spirit, to go before us, and to make our footsteps firm. 1) What did Layla have to let go of if she wanted to fly high in the sky? Regardless, it sure is a great hub with powerful message. We are attached to our books. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. "Things" are temporary and in spite of a temporary feeling of happiness, don't bring lasting joy. I (half-joking)comment now that my new mission is to divest myself of everything and come to the end of my dayswith a bamboo mat, 3 stones stacked upon one another, and a small vase with a single flowerand a smile on my face. Winsome from Southern California by way of Texas on October 11, 2011: Wonderful advice VC, I have a rule that if I haven't used something for two years it goes out the door. Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on October 14, 2011: kipronor - Excellent comments, my friend. I've never bought expensive clothing,always shopping at thrift stores. Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on November 13, 2011: Sannel - How marvelous you are, to have learned to live the simple life. She always had an excuse for keeping this stuff it almost cost her her marriage so she is starting to let go. Hugs and best wishes to you. It's all about my daughter now, who's entering the University and of course buying lots of experience spending precious family (and friends) time, travel included but no more buying souvenir stuff like I used to do, maybe just a piece of fridge magnet to places we go and that's it. Maria Jordan from Jeffersonville PA on October 22, 2011: How I can relate to your words since a life-altering event in 1999. We feel guilty about not keeping certain things for one reason or the other. According to Hawley, Henry told the world that " [i]t cannot be emphasized too strongly . In a clutter-free work environment, we have a stronger sense of tranquility. Actually, letting go is one of the best and most important things you can do so that you can be happy. What understanding and compassion you have, dear one. His words of life remind us that He is our strong tower. Q 11 Simple Reasons to Let Go of Stuff - Minimalism Made Simple Nice hub and I'm also sorry about your son's passing. We often hear that we need to let go of something we can't control when it seems to be causing us problems. Letting go: the decluttering obsession moves into the mind Rosemary Sadler from Hawkes Bay - NewZealand on November 15, 2011: I often think it is going to take our children months to sort out all the things that have been collected and stored over the years. Audrey Hunt (author) from Pahrump NV on November 06, 2011: theseus - I understand about the feelings of guilt when it comes to discarding an item from a loved one. Now, I'm still going through do I still need this and what do I want to leave (when my time comes) my family, my grandchildren. What if we need this later? Like God needs our help to know what to do. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. I was too choked up! Below is a helpful prayer that can be the first step in acquiring a heart detached from earthly goods and focused on the things that will last for all eternity. We accumulate boxes of stuff we haven't looked at in years. The products and services offered by Latter Day Kids are neither made, provided, approved nor endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. And as for what fell among the thorns, they are those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature. All of these years . Kathy from California on October 08, 2011: Very good point Audrey! I remember the call, "Come to the hospital immediately!." "Start Over Again" by Addison Road. The Lord has asked us to set aside the things of the world. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And he said to them, Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. God Bless You! Great words of wisdom that I will keep close to my heart - and on my mind. VocalCoach - My cousin goes by a motto, "if you haven't seen or used it in 6 months, you haven't missed it". You are now liberated! Buying latest technologies with sky high prices where you can not even use all the features that it's offering. "Let It Go" by Tim McGraw. And let things go. How would this affect me?