Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Window Shopping, On-Line Shopping or Just a Plain Ol' Shopping Frenzy!

With the birth of our Lord and Savior being celebrated in just a few weeks, the retail stores are swamped, many wallets are empty and many heads hurt with the thought of "I hope I can find that one special gift."

I wanted to give some tips, some advice, some wisdom on shopping.  Whether it is this time of year or any other time.  






1.  Don't go window shopping until you actually are prepared to purchase.  It is a waste of time.  What you are seeing in the window will change by the time you are ready to make the commitment. Your taste may change, how much you are willing to spend may change, and in reality.  If you aren't ready to buy, there are better things you could be doing with your time.  

2.  On-line Shopping:  it's  a trap!  That's right.  It looks innocent, it looks like fun.  What harm is there  in "just looking?" Everyone has their own online store, selling their own goods at super cheap prices.  You can shop in the privacy (secrecy) of your own home and no one will know. Except!   The Internet is full of scams, people ready to take advantage   of you and there really is No Secrecy with the Internet.  Once you have checked out  what's being sold or you have tried to sell something, anyone can see it.


3.  Plain Ol' Shopping Frenzy.  Yes, this is common, but don't fall into the temptation.  You can't have it all.  You can't afford it all.  You don't need it all and you really are not             equipped enough to handle the responsibility of what it all can bring.  Make a list.  Pray over your list.  Wait until you are positive that you are ready to purchase and then keep your eyes open for "just that one special gift."  It will be worth the wait!




Ok.  Some of you may have guessed that I might not exactly be talking about Christmas shopping.  I might actually be talking to the single people out there.  Most specifically the young ladies who so desperately seek a boyfriend and all of the perceived love, comfort and attention that will come from a boyfriend.  I know it's hard not to "shop".  But I can assure you this.  If you have trusted the Lord with your life.  Then also trust in Him to bring you the spouse He has for you when the time comes.  If you are not planning on getting married in the near future, why even be on the look out. 

My husband once told me that a young man that we knew had told him, "I'm not even interested in dating until I am interested in being married."  My goodness!!!  What wisdom in that statement.  


So to all of you who are so desperately shopping.  Take some time to think about what is most important this season, who should be at the center of this season, Christ Jesus.  Give Him a list of what you desire to find.  (He already knows actually) (And He already knows what you "need.") Stop stressing, stop checking out all of the sales and most importantly don't put yourself out there for sale.  


You are worth that one special gift that He has for you.  Trust in Him.  He has given you the best gift already.  Be patient and know that your order has already been placed and the special gift is being created and on it's way to you! 


 Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.




-In Love, Staci






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