This is so true! I became a minimalist a few years ago. Getting rid of a very large portion of my stuff has given me WAY more free time than I ever thought possible. I was someone who did housework constantly. Now I hardly have any to do. I am a believer and now I have a LOT more time to spend in the word and prayer. It’s so worth it not to carry a lot of possessions through life. Life is actually so much better without it all ❤️
We have (2) 2 car garages. Both are so full of my wife’s, her dad’s and her son’s stuff we can’t park in them. Makes me irate. I hate it. I’m going to get back to my military days. Everything I owned fit in 2 sea bags and a hanging bag.
I've been using minimalist principals for about three years now after attempting this multiple times. It makes a difference when you hear biblical verses that tend to stick and therefore help you when making decisions. After pairing down much of my possessions I feel free. It's actually fun to get rid of things over and over.
I had been searching for a preaching about minimalism. I know the concept is from the Bible. I have been in this journey for 3 years now. And still struggle. My stuff really ended up owning me. But it's really a process of the mind and heart.
My house has been messy and cluttered and overwhelming. But this year started feeling different to any other time in my life and I suddenly felt that I CAN change it - I can make my house look and feel like a home and do it to glorify God!! He revealed that I've been living in the unchecked sin of GLUTTONY. And not just in food; in spending habits and acquiring stuff; in food and drink. It was like God gave me a kickstarter of grace to change things and I have been successfully decluttering, donating and giving away many things, cleaning my home and setting up the things that I enjoy and have purpose while releasing the rest. I have been better with my money, my diet, and my stuff and it's ALL thanks to God who is helping me get free from GLUTTONY 🤯
You mentioned duplicate items. I used to shop for two for every thing I wanted. Sometimes if there were more colors, I would want all of them. So I relate to your saying that we sometimes need zero like your hammer! Thank you so much for your presentation. It hit the nail on my head.
My morning inspiration! I started transitioning to minimalism about a year ago, but it’s good to keep motivated and do the occasional heart check. Plus, it was great to hear this message in a Biblical context since most of my favorite minimalism TH-camrs are more new-agey. Thanks!
This last few years ,reducing, having less, declatering, sharing seem to be dominant head - heart preparation for peaceful healthy living.Ive been a practicing minimalist because of age and the great respect for the limited natural resources. To share in preserving the world for the next generations is a prime concern both ocean, mountains and cities. A by product is world peace too because war causes irreplaceable destructions and we only have this ONE earth. So let us join hands and live on less! Thanks for this timely message and more on it .
This is exactly right. I've been reading a book called "Goodbye things" by Fumio Sasaki. Also, I've listened to Marie Kondo's "The magic of typing up" and I have checked out Andrew Mullen's CD's about "Stuff". AND.. I have watched and heard Joshua Becker mentioned here. The main thing if course I'd what Jesus says about "things". It has taken time to really sink in about stuff but this is all true. Right now I have 4 umbrella's. 2weeks ago I went to a church picnic and it rained and I didn't even take 1 of them. 2 I bought because they had people in the pattern. This is really a great message. I have 3 brand new skirts I've literally had for a few years in a plastic bag. They still have the tags on them. This can be overwhelming when you think about all of this. You can listen to "goodbye, things" here on TH-cam. It's worth listening to. Thank You for this message. You can't beat "THE TRUTH".
When you have less stuff it's a lot easier to move. You have extra money for nicer food and to give to people that are starving on the street and that don't have a choice to be out on the street. And those that are necked and are cold could use the free clothes we give a away.
its happening naturally but then b4 you know there has been a few things that have crept in hahah...so something now has to go in its place..I hope my "stuff" helps or makes someone elses life .
@@Nan-59 Hey, good luck! I started in the kitchen and love it so much better. Got rid of a lot of things I wasn't using and organized the rest. Planning to just go room by room, even it it takes a long time it will be worth!
I had almost an identical experience preparing my Mother's/Step-Father's home for sale. It wasn't the first experience that propelled me towards a minimalist mindset, but it was a very significant station on the journey.
This is a good video. I love Jesus with all my heart. I love God's words. I don't like much stuff ether. I like less stuff the less stuff I have the happier I am. God bless you brother.
Taking notes for my notebook as u speck..Great talk🙏🏼Lockdown is the perfect time to do this..It my mission for the day to start planning..Amen Brother!👌
Love this. Even though I give a lot of my stuff to my grown nieces, I have a hard time giving away everything. I think I need it to sell it and pay off debt. I live in Georgia, but my daughter moved to Eagan and now lives in Richfield.
That was so nice. Thank you for sharing. I purchased your book by the same title and look forward to reading it. I appreciate all that you have said. I've been decluttering for a number of years (one weekend at a time here and there) and have donated many many things for the benefit of others. Now that I see that following Jesus involves having less stuff and sharing the extra with others is the motivation I need to keep going. Thanks, again.
I struggle with this kind situation for 20 years and still go on, I started dealing with my husband's hoarding habit,but still pray for GOD'S help, would you pray for me too🙏♥
@@marymartinez1672 thank you for your kindness sister in CHRIST,this is so heartwarming when you know it still have a kind person who cares to others,GOD Bless you🙏
Out of sight is out of mind. Pack it up in 13 and 20 gallons Rubber Maids, and use index cards for location and contents. Only put a number on the R.M. containers. Like with like and ziplock bags to seperate within R.M. No reason for people being homeless. Stop the greed. You leave with nothing. Interesting. Thank you. I learn so much from these videos. Stay blessed always.
I like this, I finally found some info of what the Bible says about minimalism well there is not info in Spanish but I understand a little of English, I’m trying to help my mom she accumulates a lot I bet she’s saving stuff since i was in school and I’m almost 30 now, but i grow up trough this mess and I thought that was normal until I married a minimalist men and I feel better this way; my mom is always stress and has headache almost everyday and gets irritated easily also has high blood pressure and I think a de clutter will help her a lot generally speaking, but she’s very emotional with the stuff she own and i think the only way i can help her is through the Bible just if i show her examples and parables, if you can recommend me more info I’ll be very happy. Thank you.
Your mom is like me...I've accumulated too many clothes... items...books...junk. crafts... paints...trinkets. i gave away 10 bags of clothes... and kids toys...i feel better to bless others. Too much stuff in my house makes my house cluttered...chaotic...messy. hard to be peaceful. I stopped giving away to the goodwill bc they charge alot of money to the poor. I used to give it to the Christian thrift store. They closed 6 years ago. Now i am looking to give clothes toys...etc to the needy. Shopping won't make us happy
Hola! No se si veas esto, ni como vaya la situacion con tu mama despues de un año de haber escrito tu mensaje. Es verdad que desaofurtunadamente no existe mucha informacion en español acerca de este tema, pero te recomiendo el podcast de Viviendo Ligero de Hansel Martz. Lo puedes encontrar en todas las redes sociales. Ojala le sirva!
@@JemiVela hola! Claro que veo su comentario y me es de mucha ayuda, aún sigo lidiando con la acumulación de mi madre, se vino a vivir conmigo por un año y tuvimos muchos roces debido a que traía a mi casa cosas inservibles y me causan desorden, sigo tratando de mostrarle que dejar ir las cosas materiales no es malo y que no debería de dolerle tanto, pero es una lucha cuando quieres cambiar el comportamiento de una persona de más de 50 años de edad, ahora mismo voy a buscar los poscast que me recomendó, muchas gracias por la información es muy valiosa para mi!
Hola , mi mamá es igual, yo ya comenzé ha hablarle a serca de este tema , yo en lo personal comenzé 4 meses atras , aun me falta vaciar el estorage que estoy rentando , thanks for sharing your story.
Its not a good feeling when you hate your craft room cause you got to much stuff there no more joy....so the lord said to move on alot the stuff and the joy of sewing will return...so I am moving out alot of stuff I can feel the joy that I will overcome & have more joy with less stuff...!!! Live a more simple life & the joy of the lord will return...!
Denise Lynn amen! I was burdened from having too many machines and was feeling over whelmed trying to do too many things. Once I sold some of them I felt much better 😊 it is easy for those crafts to become addictive with taking too much time and money.
I just want you to let you know this is something for me God speak to me through you my son sent me this make a precious Lord Jesus bless you and your family in the Holy Spirit lead you for the rest of your life keep doing great job because God use you today in my life❤🙏😂🌞
I wish I had help going through my stuff because I have to move my ill mom & I to AZ from FL to get help from my sister with her. It’s hard & I’m trying. My mom has dementia, so she can’t really help me.
Godliness with contentment is great gain. And my go to scripture is Luke 12:15 . . .a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
I have 10 pairs of jeans. I get rid of six pairs. The year is 2019. About six or seven years go by and my four pair of jeans wore out. Now I have to go out and buy a pair of jeans that may come with six months same as cash. The extra jeans that I had had were like money in the bank.
Seems those old comic books and baseball cards might have been worth something to help settle the estate, donate to the church, or give to some org in need if didn't want the money. Then can take pics and toss otherwise it would feel like disrespecting the deceased.
Fdr two dem senators voted 40 hr work week. Now gross consumerism is the main stay, not 30 hrs w family time and enjoying children etc. We chose the wrong fork. But what wld u expect from demorats?
Far from being biblical, minimalism has zero connection with religion. Please can't we forget the fairy stories (presented as facts which we know they aren't which makes them lies) and simply embrace, experience and enjoy the undoubted many pluses of a minimalist existence.
This is so true! I became a minimalist a few years ago. Getting rid of a very large portion of my stuff has given me WAY more free time than I ever thought possible. I was someone who did housework constantly. Now I hardly have any to do. I am a believer and now I have a LOT more time to spend in the word and prayer. It’s so worth it not to carry a lot of possessions through life. Life is actually so much better without it all ❤️
Yes, Jesus is so much better than any THING the world offers.
We have (2) 2 car garages. Both are so full of my wife’s, her dad’s and her son’s stuff we can’t park in them. Makes me irate. I hate it. I’m going to get back to my military days. Everything I owned fit in 2 sea bags and a hanging bag.
Memories are NOT in objects, they are in you. This is truly wise!
Unless one gets dementia then the possession is crucial
You can kept a view things for them and photo’s and that is enough
I've been using minimalist principals for about three years now after attempting this multiple times. It makes a difference when you hear biblical verses that tend to stick and therefore help you when making decisions. After pairing down much of my possessions I feel free. It's actually fun to get rid of things over and over.
Paring* 😊👍
@@judylloyd7901 ( :
Kept the memories, lost the junk :) so powerful
I had been searching for a preaching about minimalism. I know the concept is from the Bible. I have been in this journey for 3 years now. And still struggle. My stuff really ended up owning me. But it's really a process of the mind and heart.
I too looked for a biblical aspect to living with less, great minds think alike;) the spirit moves and bless the speaker
I wish all those pastors with private jets ,mansion and cars are listening to you. Great words
Your so funny but very true
@@lovebug7 you're* 😊👍
Me too
Those pastors aren't Christians. They're masons
My house has been messy and cluttered and overwhelming.
But this year started feeling different to any other time in my life and I suddenly felt that I CAN change it - I can make my house look and feel like a home and do it to glorify God!!
He revealed that I've been living in the unchecked sin of GLUTTONY. And not just in food; in spending habits and acquiring stuff; in food and drink.
It was like God gave me a kickstarter of grace to change things and I have been successfully decluttering, donating and giving away many things, cleaning my home and setting up the things that I enjoy and have purpose while releasing the rest.
I have been better with my money, my diet, and my stuff and it's ALL thanks to God who is helping me get free from GLUTTONY 🤯
Thank you. Such a great message! I'm doing it, and I had no idea it would be so, so freeing and uplifting!
We all need that moment of clarity ❤️
thank you, the current crisis was making me turn toward hoarding and fear...the Jesus connection is awesome...giving and faith is my condition.
You mentioned duplicate items. I used to shop for two for every thing I wanted. Sometimes if there were more colors, I would want all of them. So I relate to your saying that we sometimes need zero like your hammer! Thank you so much for your presentation. It hit the nail on my head.
Living with less is appreciating the things you already have and be happy with.
My morning inspiration! I started transitioning to minimalism about a year ago, but it’s good to keep motivated and do the occasional heart check. Plus, it was great to hear this message in a Biblical context since most of my favorite minimalism TH-camrs are more new-agey. Thanks!
This last few years ,reducing, having less, declatering, sharing seem to be dominant head - heart preparation for peaceful healthy living.Ive been a practicing minimalist because of age and the great respect for the limited natural resources. To share in preserving the world for the next generations is a prime concern both ocean, mountains and cities. A by product is world peace too because war causes irreplaceable destructions and we only have this ONE earth. So let us join hands and live on less!
Thanks for this timely message and more on it .
This is exactly right. I've been reading a book called "Goodbye things" by Fumio Sasaki. Also, I've listened to Marie Kondo's "The magic of typing up" and I have checked out Andrew Mullen's CD's about "Stuff". AND.. I have watched and heard Joshua Becker mentioned here.
The main thing if course I'd what Jesus says about "things". It has taken time to really sink in about stuff but this is all true.
Right now I have 4 umbrella's.
2weeks ago I went to a church picnic and it rained and I didn't even take 1 of them. 2 I bought because they had people in the pattern.
This is really a great message. I have 3 brand new skirts I've literally had for a few years in a plastic bag. They still have the tags on them.
This can be overwhelming when you think about all of this.
You can listen to "goodbye, things" here on TH-cam. It's worth listening to.
Thank You for this message.
You can't beat "THE TRUTH".
I have listened to this a number of times. I just want to thank you for putting this out.
Please more sermons like this one. I’ve listen to this sermon more then 10 times
This was really good- wise AND funny! Thank you!
This was so good! Thank you Lord
When you have less stuff it's a lot easier to move. You have extra money for nicer food and to give to people that are starving on the street and that don't have a choice to be out on the street. And those that are necked and are cold could use the free clothes we give a away.
That was incredible. Thank you. From Vancouver BC Canada.
I always thought that minimalism was really according with the Gospel for some reason, now I can see that reason. Thanks.
Thanks for posting this! Great reminder for believers as to why this should be our lifestyle
I always thought that a Christian that truelly follow Jesus will eventually be a minimalist(in material).
Truly * 😊👍
its happening naturally but then b4 you know there has been a few things that have crept in hahah...so something now has to go in its place..I hope my "stuff" helps or makes someone elses life .
Great and practical sermon on simple living.
Thank you for sharing it so deliberately! We need those details...
Wish I had heard this 30 years ago.
I'm really with you!! I'm 62 and have a very cluttered house.
It seems useless, like I'll never get it cleared out.
@@Nan-59 Hey, good luck! I started in the kitchen and love it so much better. Got rid of a lot of things I wasn't using and organized the rest. Planning to just go room by room, even it it takes a long time it will be worth!
Me too.Oh me too.Thanks for the internet.
I had almost an identical experience preparing my Mother's/Step-Father's home for sale. It wasn't the first experience that propelled me towards a minimalist mindset, but it was a very significant station on the journey.
I always thought Minimalism is Biblical. ❤️
This is a good video. I love Jesus with all my heart. I love God's words. I don't like much stuff ether. I like less stuff the less stuff I have the happier I am. God bless you brother.
Taking notes for my notebook as u speck..Great talk🙏🏼Lockdown is the perfect time to do this..It my mission for the day to start planning..Amen Brother!👌
This was really amazing and helpful! Thank you Spencer for sharing about this video at church last week. 👏🏻
Angela Grace thank you Angela!
Love this. Even though I give a lot of my stuff to my grown nieces, I have a hard time giving away everything. I think I need it to sell it and pay off debt. I live in Georgia, but my daughter moved to Eagan and now lives in Richfield.
Very enlightening. Thanks for sharing sharing!
Thank you so much
That was so nice. Thank you for sharing. I purchased your book by the same title and look forward to reading it. I appreciate all that you have said. I've been decluttering for a number of years (one weekend at a time here and there) and have donated many many things for the benefit of others. Now that I see that following Jesus involves having less stuff and sharing the extra with others is the motivation I need to keep going. Thanks, again.
This was really excellent. Thank you so much.
I struggle with this kind situation for 20 years and still go on, I started dealing with my husband's hoarding habit,but still pray for GOD'S help, would you pray for me too🙏♥
Gustini...I'll pray for you and your husband's hoarding problem.
@@marymartinez1672 thank you for your kindness sister in CHRIST,this is so heartwarming when you know it still have a kind person who cares to others,GOD Bless you🙏
@@TrustGODforever ALWAYS TRUST THE LORD.
@@marymartinez1672 Amen🙏
Love this message.BTW my Pastor wares cowboy boots all the time even with his suites on sunday.
This was found at just the perfect moment that I needed to hear this message, thank you!!!!❤️❤️🙏😭
Thank you for this word!
Awesome message and so true. Thank you for charing.
Beautifully put. Thank you.
Out of sight is out of mind. Pack it up in 13 and 20 gallons Rubber Maids, and use index cards for location and contents. Only put a number on the R.M. containers. Like with like and ziplock bags to seperate within R.M.
No reason for people being homeless. Stop the greed. You leave with nothing.
Interesting. Thank you. I learn so much from these videos. Stay blessed always.
Excellent!!!!
Thank you 👍I wish there were more practical messages like this, which push you to real life changes, not just pile in your mind and lay dormate
Wonderful message...Thank you.🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
George Carlin got this " spot on".
Great content! Thank you for your ministry. Its a blessing! New subbie.
I like this, I finally found some info of what the Bible says about minimalism well there is not info in Spanish but I understand a little of English, I’m trying to help my mom she accumulates a lot I bet she’s saving stuff since i was in school and I’m almost 30 now, but i grow up trough this mess and I thought that was normal until I married a minimalist men and I feel better this way; my mom is always stress and has headache almost everyday and gets irritated easily also has high blood pressure and I think a de clutter will help her a lot generally speaking, but she’s very emotional with the stuff she own and i think the only way i can help her is through the Bible just if i show her examples and parables, if you can recommend me more info I’ll be very happy. Thank you.
Your mom is like me...I've accumulated too many clothes... items...books...junk. crafts... paints...trinkets. i gave away 10 bags of clothes... and kids toys...i feel better to bless others. Too much stuff in my house makes my house cluttered...chaotic...messy. hard to be peaceful. I stopped giving away to the goodwill bc they charge alot of money to the poor. I used to give it to the Christian thrift store. They closed 6 years ago. Now i am looking to give clothes toys...etc to the needy. Shopping won't make us happy
Hola! No se si veas esto, ni como vaya la situacion con tu mama despues de un año de haber escrito tu mensaje. Es verdad que desaofurtunadamente no existe mucha informacion en español acerca de este tema, pero te recomiendo el podcast de Viviendo Ligero de Hansel Martz. Lo puedes encontrar en todas las redes sociales. Ojala le sirva!
@@JemiVela hola! Claro que veo su comentario y me es de mucha ayuda, aún sigo lidiando con la acumulación de mi madre, se vino a vivir conmigo por un año y tuvimos muchos roces debido a que traía a mi casa cosas inservibles y me causan desorden, sigo tratando de mostrarle que dejar ir las cosas materiales no es malo y que no debería de dolerle tanto, pero es una lucha cuando quieres cambiar el comportamiento de una persona de más de 50 años de edad, ahora mismo voy a buscar los poscast que me recomendó, muchas gracias por la información es muy valiosa para mi!
@@karenponce4938 Que todo salga bien! 🙏 La escuentras aqui en youtube y tambien en instagram, Hansel Martz.
Hola , mi mamá es igual, yo ya comenzé ha hablarle a serca de este tema , yo en lo personal comenzé 4 meses atras , aun me falta vaciar el estorage que estoy rentando , thanks for sharing your story.
Please start a chanel or series just on this topic
Its not a good feeling when you hate your craft room cause you got to much stuff there no more joy....so the lord said to move on alot the stuff and the joy of sewing will return...so I am moving out alot of stuff I can feel the joy that I will overcome & have more joy with less stuff...!!! Live a more simple life & the joy of the lord will return...!
Denise Lynn amen! I was burdened from having too many machines and was feeling over whelmed trying to do too many things. Once I sold some of them I felt much better 😊 it is easy for those crafts to become addictive with taking too much time and money.
I love this! ❤️
I just want you to let you know this is something for me God speak to me through you my son sent me this make a precious Lord Jesus bless you and your family in the Holy Spirit lead you for the rest of your life keep doing great job because God use you today in my life❤🙏😂🌞
Minimalism is a religion in a sense that the accumulation of money is more important than the accumulation of material things.
I m learning to be one...
I wish I had help going through my stuff because I have to move my ill mom & I to AZ from FL to get help from my sister with her. It’s hard & I’m trying. My mom has dementia, so she can’t really help me.
14:25 🌟
25:00 suggestions
This! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Godliness with contentment is great gain. And my go to scripture is Luke 12:15 . . .a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
Tell it to the televangelists.
1 year looking for lost items: How often is that keys?
I’m trying to find your sermons. How can I listen to your sermons?
Give it away. Donate your body.
Jim Rohn. Les Brown. Maya Angelo, Studs Terkel. James Baldwin, Malcolm X. etc.
It feels so good to have less; but we'll never have less than than Jesus and the disciples lol
I have 10 pairs of jeans. I get rid of six pairs. The year is 2019. About six or seven years go by and my four pair of jeans wore out. Now I have to go out and buy a pair of jeans that may come with six months same as cash. The extra jeans that I had had were like money in the bank.
They would have been money in the bank if you wouldn’t have bought them in the first place.
Seems those old comic books and baseball cards might have been worth something to help settle the estate, donate to the church, or give to some org in need if didn't want the money. Then can take pics and toss otherwise it would feel like disrespecting the deceased.
Not disrespectful to not want to be drowning in in things.
Be homeless. You will have less.
Such a great message but sad you're recommending a violent rated R movie.
He was being sarcastic
Buddhism teaches non attachment
@Karen Z Amen.
Fdr two dem senators voted 40 hr work week. Now gross consumerism is the main stay, not 30 hrs w family time and enjoying children etc. We chose the wrong fork. But what wld u expect from demorats?
Far from being biblical, minimalism has zero connection with religion. Please can't we forget the fairy stories (presented as facts which we know they aren't which makes them lies) and simply embrace, experience and enjoy the undoubted many pluses of a minimalist existence.
Thank you!