Decluttering & Faith | Making room for peace and contentment
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- As we head into the New Year, let’s make room for more spiritual things, which leads to more peace and contentment!
1 Timothy 6:6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
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Wow! I was blown away when Dawn said:
Just 12 minutes of prayer a day for 8 weeks will rewire your brain so it is actually visible on brain scans.
That is so powerful!
I had a lump on my thyroid several years ago. The ultrasound showed it. When I went in to do surgery, I prayed that if I really didn't have to go through this that God would take it away. When the nurses tried to find it while prepping me for surgery, the one doing ultrasound could not find the lump. The other nurse said to her, " We never see results like this." The dr. couldn't find it either. I didn't have surgery thankfully. That's God!
Praise God! Something similar happened to me, but with a heart murmur.
The best blessing of Covid times for me has been that my husband and I have 30 minutes of Bible reading and prayer every morning. We are Catholic and a church 15 minutes from us has daily mass (which includes readings from the Old and New Testament, and one from the Gospels), a lesson, and the liturgy of the Eucharist (communion). It is so so beautiful and has changed our lives! 🙏🏻❤️ Also we get a 15minute “mini-date” each way in the car! 🚙🥰❤️
Thats great! I am catholic as well. I am doing the bible in a year.
My husband and I are praying the rosary together daily. We've been doing it a year and a half. We have seen so many answered prayers.
@@sherryjones377 that is so beautiful 😍 💖
“Our souls and our hearts were not made for the things of this world.” Love that!!!! Thanks Sis Diana! You and your Sister Dawn are such a power team! Love you both❤️
I love that scripture. We brought nothing into this world and we will bring nothing with us. If we have food and clothing we will be content with that. How much time our possessions take up. More time to invest in our spiritual life and relationships!
I find a coloring bible ytto be so rewarding. I find it so calming and it helps me receive the word with less worry. I never thought as an adult I would enjoy coloring but it really encourages me to attend longer and think about what I am reading.
I’m daughter & I just ruthlessly purged her closet & got two GIANT trash bags of things AND was able to move out a shelving unit to create a little cozy nook for her. It felt SOOO good!! I will also say that I’ve noticed the past two years have taught me that I really, truly don’t need all the back-up & what-if items cluttering up my spaces!
Have you guys ever seen the old veggie tales video about "stuff Mart" with madame blueberry. Such a great kids and adult video about having too much stuff
Check out the Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz! He’s awesome and so so wise and really gets you thinking! Like, “why was Cain’s offering not accepted as Abel’s?” was actually just discussed! 📖❤️
I just watched this with my children while eating supper. As your video was ending my son exclaimed, “She didn’t pray! They have to pray!!!” You’re making an impact. ❤️
I look forward to her prayers as well! Diana has such a gift for prayer.
That is so sweet! I was actually editing the video and I was like, “Wait, where’s the prayer?” I really thought I did! Lol. Thanks again for the sweet message ☺️❤️
@@DianaKokku I don’t know how to “love” your comment, and so I’ll do so verbally. 😄 We love you and Dawn so much!
I really never comment on these videos, but I have to say that I think that one of the greatest rewards from reading the Bible we should seek is to know Jesus Christ more. THAT is truly the reward of consistently reading Scripture.
Letting my world shrink down….Yes! I got off of Instagram and Facebook back in November to see how big of an impact it would have on my anxiety and my time! Wow, it has transformed both but yes I had to deal with my world shrinking down!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Delete people who are selling something or who make me feel that I’m lacking something good.
Add the positive truth of the scripture. Yes to both!
I just ordered an ESV study Bible for myself! When Dawn said that it makes her feel smarter and gives her a feeling of having a "reward" I knew I wanted to try it. Here's to developing new habits in the new year!
My dad was a pastor (he passed away in 2014). 1 Timothy 6:6 was his favorite verse and he quoted it often. It’s one was my favorites too. ❤️
I’ve noticed the more I put into my actual life, cooking cleaning decluttering, playing board games with my kids and the less time I put into my phone the more I enjoy my life. The less I actually NEED my phone… not that I never go on TH-cam (I’m here now!!) but it helps me to not be drawn to it as much. -Lindsay in Ontario 🇨🇦
I’ve always heard … have you ever seen a Hearse with a U-Haul behind it? Noooo! 🙃😉
God's Word is supernatural. I always start with a prayer of "Holy Spirit teach me today. I believe that through your Word I am being changed from the inside out by the Word.".
Thank you ladies...I really needed this today..I am buried in clutter after years of trying to find happiness in stuff.!! Only to make me more unhappy and depressed. I am so glad I have my heavenly father to help me get through this..please keep me in your prayers. Thank you!
I love you girls / sisters in Christ! 🥰🥰
I actually deleted my “before” pictures bc every time I scrolled by it made me sad that it took me so long (I’m 59)…. Although in my defense I was busy raising the TWELVE children the Lord blessed us with! Now that I’m on this journey I’m also trying to encourage my married with children daughters to DECLUTTER! 🏡❤️❤️
Don't be hard on yourself! You did one of the most important and all consuming jobs of all!
12 kids!! That’s basically a miracle! You’re so sweet... so glad we’re on this journey together ☺️❤️
I’m also 54 and have always felt like I had to constantly declutter …. (We Only had 4 kids 😉) but I usually went about it in complete frustration especially during the teen years. There’s so much I could have done better ( hindsight 😔) …..You’re both wonderful examples of being Godly woman and I share your videos with my daughters and daughters in law❤️😉
I'm trying to stay off of Facebook and instead reading 2 pages of my Bible. But I have to Really read it, understand it and think about it. If I'm just scanning over the words and thinking about something else, I make myself re-read it.
I think of it as if God is speaking to ME ! Which he is 🤗 God Bless everyone !
I keep a large plastic bin on the floor of our bedroom closet. Anytime I find something that we don’t need I put it straight in the bin. When the bin is full, I throw everything into a garbage bag and take it straight to a donation centre. It makes not hanging onto things we don’t use or need anymore so much easier.
This was sooo Good!!!!! I love that we can all Love the Lord together!!! That’s the best club to be a part of!! ;)
I hope Gage's tonsil is healed or you find a solution. I'll pray for him. Thanks for the nice video.
I keep my Bible by my bed and I read it before I go to bed and pray for 30 mins after I read Bible before I go to bed it's my routine if had to I go 1 hr earlier to bed just so I've got time to do it.
Another way that I have enjoyed reading the Bible is not actually reading it but listening to it! The daily audio bible app is wonderful! Also, thank you guys so much for these videos. We all need less stuff and more Jesus!!
Less stuff and more Jesus. Amen to that!!!
So good! 👏 I was just telling my church staff recently that decluttering helps me focus more on my relationship with the Lord. And while I’m NOT morning person and wake up with anxiety worrying about the day, I have to start the day reading my Bible on my iPad in the dark with dark mode on so I only see God’s Word in white letters (or red 😉).
I’m beginning to enjoy the sound of my feet walking away from things not meant for me. Quoting someone, but I don’t know who.
I like that, Luann!
You nailed it with the discussion of the fragmentation of your attention! I dont have TikTok but my husband did and he deleted it because he noticed his attention and memory getting worse!
Please have gage’s lymph nodes checked. My daughter had lump in her neck and not to scare you it turned out to be cancer ... they found out through blood work and biopsy. I pray that it is not that worse case scenario however maybe something to suggest checking. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
You two are such a blessing. Last year I used the Bible Recap and finished the Bible in a year. It is a great resource for digging deeper. Thanks again.
This was so good! Thank you!
I keep a plastic tub (think Rubbermaid size) for donations. The lid broke awhile ago, but the container is still good, so it's easy to just keep in a certain space in the house, toss things in it, and then take it right out to the car to go to the donation center. Then I just bring my empty container back (which is also really satisfying--- it's awesome to watch the stuff dump out of it into the cart at the donation center!) and it's all ready to be filled up again.
Great idea Jamie 💕 Thank you for sharing! 👍🏼
I donated four huge bags of clothing today and it felt so good!
Wow, this was one of your best videos!! Maybe the Social media stuff, TV, News, ect. is why I have had anxiety for years. I'm 60 and on so many meds for depression and anxiety. I pray every day for relief.
Ditch the TV talking heads. Everyone has an opinion no matter what side they claim, and we all know the saying about opinions..........learn what you can and make informed decisions, don't follow the latest and greatest.
I would suggest you start by turning off the television news! That has helped me so much.
My husband is not on board so it is a struggle. Also finding places for the inventory he insists we keep is a chore. Praying through the season ✝️🙏🏻❣️
Prayers for you and your husband. Hang in there. God is faithful! 🙏🏻❤️
My husband was good at agreeing with me, but never taking the time to get rid of anything. Yesterday he surprised me by unloading a bunch of clothes from his closet. So I would just keep plugging away and sooner or later stuff sinks in. Have you tried "quarantining" items to see if he misses them? Just a thought.
@@Baileybooandecho thank you for your encouragement. It’s appreciated ❣️
I feel your pain. My husband doesn't care what I do, but he doesn't throw away anything... daily trash or past possessions. I just work on my areas and have a long way to go. Keep going for yourself 💖
@@grandmaof9857 same here!
Double Amen 🙏 Our Mom Passed Away 🙏 December 27 2021 Omak Washington. Rest In Peace With God's Grace & Angel's😇 ❤ We Love You ❤ Mom. We leave any Worldly Possessions
Hi Girls - You look lovely today. I just wanted to say that I agree with Dawn to write it down. Something about seeing it on papers frees up my mind. I also have a study Bible and I have found it to help me understand better. Diana, you really help me understand better than my study Bible does. Even tho it explains it, sometimes I still don’t understand it. I love how you break everything down for us. 💕🙏🏻😇
Love you two! When I heard Diana mention her coffee pot needed to be cleaned, I decided to clean my coffee pot while listening to your video. :)
Brilliant advice today and a lovely video. I really love the reminder we are born with nothing and leave with nothing, the physical things that surround us are so fleeting. I think aswell our view of luxury is so far removed from the older times we need to reset with the simple luxuries like food and good health and kindness received and given.
Love this! Thank you Diana & Dawn!!!
Thank you. You point me to the Lord and I am grateful. Bless you.💛
I have made efforts to unsubscribe from emails in the past but they sneak in again. Today i unsubscribed from15 recent emails that were trying to sell to me! It felt great.
Love you 2 thanks so much for these great words of encouragement
I love the two of you in videos. You both are awesome!!
Thank you Diana and Dawn!! So encouraging and helpful!! ❤️
Thank you for this encouragement!
Bless you both
Wow! Did I ever need to hear this🙏💗💗💗
Exactly what I needed
Great team work Sisters !! enjoyed this video so much !! thank you 💕
You gals have so much wisdom to share. You make a great team. Thank you.
Happy New Year Diana, my daughters and I love your channel😊
Love you beautiful ladies and appreciate both your channels so much. 💕❤️
Thank you for your encouragement, Diana and Dawn!
SUCH GOOD WORDS!!! Thank you, Ladies. Sharing this with friends. Dawn, I used to struggle with similar symptoms as Gage and when I gave up dairy I noticed the inflammation went away. Just sharing in case it’s helpful at all.
I needed to hear this so much! You were talking about me!!! Thank you for this insight! ❤️
I needed a spiritual lift tonight, thanks ladies.
I really liked this message today. Can’t wait more!!!!!
This video is so good. So much good advice. Thanks ladies.
You are so uplifting Diana!! I love watching both of you!
Happy nu yr🎉, thx 4 sharing💯
Loved this❤️
The two of you together are the best! 💕
Thank you for these words of wisdom and encouragement! So true!! :)
Always happy to see your videos!
Thank you both. 🥰🙏
I really loved this one. Thanks for the encouragement! Bless you both!
Love You guys, Loved your message..
Ordered that Bible Study Guide, thank you!
So helpful!!!💛
Amen, Amen, Amen! Thank you ladies, this was a sweet gift from God….as are the two of you!
Quite morning coffee time is a great bible time!
Thank you for sending your encouragement and hope to others. Prayers and blessing to you and your family.
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Happy New Year! Its so good to see and learn from you Diana & Dawn. So much truth i your sharing. Look forward to your future videos and encouragement. God bless💕💥
Thank you for this video ladies! Love you both
Thank you ladies, as always, for the inspiration, encouragement, the faith and the relatability
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Brilliant 🌟 you two are so awesome! Really struck a chord with me you saying about hurrying on to the next verse! Thank you for your openness ❤️
So encouraging I love the transparency. Praying for you both. I also love the decluttering tips♥️
Great points , I'm glad u both connected both decluttering and the bible verses
Great job ladies! Love both of your channels! 🙏🏻👍❤️
Keep on caring! I have to listen to this again in order to process.
I love you two ladies! You are both always such bright side in my day. And when you team up, wow!
Thank you!
Just want to say you both have made a great impact on my life over the past few weird years. Thank you for all the practical wisdom, support and compassion you share. After watching this particular video I unsubscribed to quite a few TH-cam channels I had attached myself to where the creators were great, but not great for me. They had me thinking either I needed more or I needed to be more in order to be happy, ok , or even normal. I unfollowed some folks on FB as well for the same reasons. I am keeping my subscriptions to your channels, just saying. I already feel free and ready to give the Lord more of my time and . Thank you so much!!!
I’ve been doing the same.
Beautiful message and so wonderful to see you both, my favourite twins ❤ thank you and blessings to you
Your channel is such a blessing in my life. Thank you for your sweet self
Thank you both for your encouragement! I Love my study Bible too! And spending my mornings reading it 💝 I started the Bible Recap over again! ✝️💜
Wonderful post. I feel like you were speaking to me and felt this in my heart ❤️
Thank you ladies. I love seeing you two together. Your combined laughter is so joyful. 💝
Dawn, I love the shine on your face!
Thank you once more.
Thank you both, for encouraging us. I appreciate what both of you do so much !! 🙏 It's a blessing. ❤
You both have blessed my life! I look forward to each and every post! May God bless you and your families abundantly!
Probably my favorite episode! So much to think about, definitely one I want to watch again!
It’s, always a bright spot in my day when you two are together. Thank you both for your uplighting positivity and adorable smiles. I do feel the love.
I absolutely loved this video! Just what I needed to hear right now as I embark on my decluttering plans for this new year. Dawn & Diana, you are such a blessing to so many people
It is interesting to hear you talk about the comprehension part. It comes up in language learning too. You need to understand at least a good amount of what you are reading or it doesn't help in learning.
This is by far my favorite video as you touch on two of my favorite topics, faith and decluttering. Thank you for all the time and energy you both put into your videos. The Lord is using you to encourage so many people. My faith is growing and possessions shrinking because of you, haha!
This is such a true blessing video. I am always encouraged by you both . . Since I have been decluttering with your helpful videos I now have more time devoted to my deeper walk with my Lord. Prayer., Devotional. Bible Study time. I also Journal throughout my day on this new Journey of Decluttering and Self Care. Thank you Ladies for your Godly wisdom.Love and Hugs
THIS IS SO GOOD DIANA! SOOOO much good stuff in this one. I am sharing to my friends who need to hear this too. Thank you! I can't wait to hear what you will say on Saturday. (I too am doing the Bible Recap.)
Great helpful video!!!