Update

Yesterday I tackled another box in the middle room. I have the inspiration and desire or should I say the bug to do this and get it done and live the overcoming life!

My Friend Comes to the Rescue

Continued...Besides keeping guard over my thoughts and words, I going through areas and dealing with the clutter deciding to keep, give, sell or throw away each item. Michelle came over 2 days ago to help me get going on getting control of my life by helping me see what to focus on when I clean out, organize and get rid of stuff. She was a big help and I loved talking with her and exploring ideas. We have an understanding of each other and our challenges. I am inspired to make every effort to move forward. She had some good ideas about where to start and how. I so appreciate the time she took to assist me and be my friend.

We started with a few books that I have put in 3 piles: keep, sell, return. We also took care of a box that had books. I'll be tackling the middle room. I thought I'd be working on paperwork, but that is all in boxes or the file cabinet. I'm ready to get on with my life and look forward to hearing from the Lord and allow Him to set me free.

Revelation: Self-Pity is Connected to Collecting Stuff

This week I had a revelation about the stuff I have. Self-pity is connected to the collecting and the weight gain. I believe that as I take care of the stuff and cooperate with the Lord, He is going to set me free from being stuck in self-pity. I need to stop being 'intimate with the enemy' as it was written in a post by Rhonda:

When the enemy whispers reminders concerning our past failures, we can either entertain them or we can choose to hear the truth. To listen to the lies of the enemy is to practice intimacy with him, and intimacy with the enemy always leads to our destruction and ultimate failure. ~Dennis Jernigan, Giant Killers

I never thought of it in terms of "practicing intimacy". In our relationship with our spouse or other loved ones we are practicing intimacy, exchanging life. Is that really what we want to do with the enemy?......

My plan is to turn away from thoughts that will lead me away from loving others and God, even turning away from negative thoughts about myself. [See next post to continue.]