GoodWill

I went to Good Will today to buy some clothes for my missions trip. My intent is to be able to leave some clothes in Guatemala for some people...

Is this thinking right? Technically, I will be giving someone "the shirt off my back?" I don't normally shop at GoodWill unless I am with one my best friends who does it (who might I mention is a pro at it and everytime I go w/ her I do find something really cool, usually not clothes though) or if I am in search for a ridiculous costume to wear for Halloween at Liberty... but other than that....You don't catch me there .

I'm not putting down GoodWill or those that shop there ( I will tell you about my awesome purchases later).. my point for those statements relates to a thought that I had. For me, a shirt from GoodWill is not the best shirt I have. It is not the most expensive shirt I have bought for myself, nor anyone has given to me.

First, I once again thinking of how blessed I am. Some of the people I saw today-- GoodWill is where they go for their "good clothes." Second...My intent is to give the clothes I bought today away, after my trip is over... But would I be willing to give my "best shirt or skirt" away? I hope I would.. because I think I know that I should be willing...

May we never cling tightly to earthly things...this isn't our home... Putting it into perspective makes this issue simple:

"If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." Colossians 3:1-2

the eternity perspective..

Place more value on eternity--your relationship with God's and other's...not your nicest clothes or belongings.

holding on to earth loosely,
Nikki


PS.... Today at GoodWill I got 2 skirts, 1 dress, and 2 tops... I might even wear them before Guatemala....I might even got there more with that friend I was talking about ;D