Leanness

He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭15‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

This morning I awoke to an account sent from Nepal of all monies paid and that now due. Why did I look as it tore me away from my time with the Lord and caused me anxiety. What does money matter, other than a means to live?

Since being back in Australia I am seeing everyone I know who stays here collect more stuff. The houses are overflowing with things bought in a moment and now collecting dust. Meanwhile I am selling more things because I no longer want to store stuff I do not need. Moving country has this effect, you need to rationalise all your belongings. I have promised myself to deal with a box a day until it is all gone. What does not sell goes to charity. However, in Nepal I am buying furniture to fit out a flat. 

Nepal does not have storage, not many garages for excess stuff. This tends to keep things to a minimum. The majority of the locals either ride a scooter, catch buses, tutuks, taxis or walk. Cars are still a rarity.

May my focus be on the Lord and His heart for the poor and their needs. May our western folk learn leanness of fleshly pursuits and find God’s heart. Amen!