Where did it all come from? It all had a purpose at one time, I'm certain it did! As we are going frantically through our home to get rid of clutter and stuff that we no longer use or need, it amazes me at the amount of things we have that we are now getting rid of. The vast majority of it isn't nickel or dime items that we feel we can just toss in the trash. It's things that we paid a great deal of money for.
It pains us, in some cases, to sell things for pennies on the dollar. Somehow, though, it gives us great pleasure when we can find a new home for items that bless others by giving it away. Funny how that works... selling treasures to strangers versus giving them to a friend in need. That feels much better than feeling ripped off by even a well-intentioned purchaser. The gifted treasure is a double blessing for the giver and receiver!
We still have a lot of blessings to give, so it's time to go through more of our never ending stuff!
Matthew 7:11 (NLT) - "So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him."