I've never been terribly materialistic. However, when I decide to pack for a trip, I am faced with the question, What do I really need? Sure you think, go with the basics, my mom and dad went on their honeymoon only with a pair of toothbrushes. Like they'd need anything else, I mean, come on, what else do you do on your honeymoon.
I packed a ton on my honeymoon.
I have to limit myself to one suitcase. I don't use a hairdryer or any styling products for that matter, I don't pack tons of clothes. I just pack for those "just in cases." And when that just in case comes, I am never ready for it. I either take it out the day before, or don't even give it a thought.
My best friend thought it was funny that I pack and still say that if I forget anything, then I will just buy it when I get there. So for my bachelorette party we went camping, guess who the genius was that forgot her sleeping bag.
And sunscreen.
This reflects my personality so much. Almost like I panic if I haven't prepared for any situation. I'm sure God wants me to cool off somedays. The silliest part is that sometimes I am so adaptable to situations, I work like clockwork. Maybe when I have time to think, that's when I get into trouble. And yet, God seems to see me through whatever catastrophe I manage to get myself into.
I know He wants me to depend on him, rather than take control and pack for just in cases. He's already got everything I could ever need. Why do I not let him take control? Because I like the flavor of control too much?
Because when I am put into situations that I think I am in control of; and it gets out of hand, I have to depend on Him.
Once again, a backwards success.
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I always pack more than i need. i am afraid i will forget something or not have the thing i need. i actually make a list and then check everything off just to make sure i don't forget. just as long as you don't forget underware or deoderant i think you will be fine. hehe.
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