For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:7-8, NASB

This is so very true . . . when we leave this world, we leave everything behind. After my mother-in-law died, my husband and I prepared to sell her house. We found a few treasures, but mostly we found a lot of clutter. Much of it was thrown into a dumpster.

That may sound heartless, but really, think about your own home. Is there anything of lasting value? There may be a few items of sentimental value for those you leave behind, but for you . . . will any of it matter?

Not at all.

Our earthly possessions are short-term. There may be temporary pleasure in our “stuff,” but none of it matters in eternity. So it’s important to hold the earthly possessions loosely. Be thankful for anything God blesses us with, but also be content with next to nothing at all.

That’s true contentment. Learning to be sincerely thankful for having your basic needs met—which God promises to do—then the rest is icing.

Try this: Walk through your home and begin to “purge” it of unnecessary things. Start decluttering and simplifying your home . . . and your life. Learn to live more simply. Then not only will you learn to be content with less, you’ll also leave less for your heirs to sort through.

This is a challenge for you—and for me, as well. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Let go and let God provide.

Sauni Rinehart is a speaker, vocalist, and writer through Triple-E Ministries (www.saunirinehart.com).  Visit her blog at http://saunirinehart.blogspot.com. She is also involved in worship arts and women’s ministry at her home church. She and her husband make their home in Eastvale, California.
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