For eleven days now I have worn the same 8 pieces of clothing. I'm doing this to heighten awareness for other people around the world who go without. Whether it be shelter, proper clothing, food, water & so on. It is so easy as a Christian (or a non Christian) to get wrapped up in buying a quantity of material items that we don't necessarily need but "need" in a WANT way. I think that God has blessed most of us that are reading this post with the ability to go out & get what we need or want without batting an eye. I also think that if we all went over our expenditures from last month we would all be surprised with how much we actually spent on things we didn't need. I'm convinced that living simply - without all the bells & whistles - can humble you & give you the chance to have God bless someone else through you. I still like shopping & I'm so grateful that God has blessed our family with the finances to go out if need be & buy what we need & want. When these 30 days are up I will certainly think twice before buying impulsively and think more upon the need of others.
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