Sure I like to have things but I could do without them if I had to. I think of people who will stand in line for hours in inclement weather for the newest iPhone but would they help out someone in need for thirty minutes? I'll let them answer that. Some try to show their love to others by buying them things but their time spent with them would mean so much more.
Some people will pretend to love you, just to use your things. It's important to share what God has blessed us each with but time will show you if you're being used. Friendship is a two-way street, not one-way.
Black Friday is coming up next week and I'm all for shopping for bargains. Just remember to show people they are loved with more ways than purchased things. Time can't be packaged or bought, yet its more valuable than gold.
What a great reminder for this time of year, Angie. Thank you, and keep up the good posts!
ReplyDeleteGood word, Angie. You are right about time spent being so much more valuable than stuff ( now if I can get my kids to learn this early!).
ReplyDeleteYou know, God does bless some of us with a little more wisdom in our old age. I must not have had too much when I was young, because there have been "Black Fridays" when I have been out there at the crack of dawn with the crowds. However, as I grew older I realized how I so did not have to do that! Now I love a lazy "after Thanksgiving Friday" when I just sit by the fire, read, watch a good movie, or nap. I wish the best to those out in the wee hours of the night, but for me, I'm hoping those days are behind me (however, my mother did always say "never say never"!) Love you, Angie.....T.
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