Boxing Up Memories
Chris and I had to make a quick trip to Charlotte, NC yesterday and today. Her mom is not able to live by herself anymore, so she is selling her house. We went to pick up some of the furniture and belongings and to help clean out the house. We had a good trip, but it makes you think about a lot of things when you do something like this.
We were sifting through the boxes of "stuff." Each box had to be evaluated as to it's worth, so we knew whether to keep the contents or dispose of them. It was a tedious process in some ways, and it was easy in some ways. It was obvious that some things were broken or out-dated, so they went in the trash. Other things were useful, but not needed, so they went to Goodwill. Then, there were the pictures and the other sentimental belongings. It took some time to sort through them and to recall the history behind them. There were stories and even some tears. In the end each of the sisters ended up with a box of memories.
What does that say? I think it says that people are the most important things in life besides the Lord Jesus Christ. We accumulate a lot of stuff that is worthless in the end. However, our relationships are cherished, and we never want to forget those who are dear to us. So, I would ask a question. How much of our time, energy, and money is going into people and how much of it is being spent on stuff? If we are going by worth, we should be investing in people. Of course, we must be investing in the Lord first. After all, when life comes to an end, what else will be left?
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 13-15 and Acts 19:21-41.
We were sifting through the boxes of "stuff." Each box had to be evaluated as to it's worth, so we knew whether to keep the contents or dispose of them. It was a tedious process in some ways, and it was easy in some ways. It was obvious that some things were broken or out-dated, so they went in the trash. Other things were useful, but not needed, so they went to Goodwill. Then, there were the pictures and the other sentimental belongings. It took some time to sort through them and to recall the history behind them. There were stories and even some tears. In the end each of the sisters ended up with a box of memories.
What does that say? I think it says that people are the most important things in life besides the Lord Jesus Christ. We accumulate a lot of stuff that is worthless in the end. However, our relationships are cherished, and we never want to forget those who are dear to us. So, I would ask a question. How much of our time, energy, and money is going into people and how much of it is being spent on stuff? If we are going by worth, we should be investing in people. Of course, we must be investing in the Lord first. After all, when life comes to an end, what else will be left?
Tomorrow, I intend to read Psalms 13-15 and Acts 19:21-41.