We got rid of nightstands, and coffee tables years ago. Best decision ever, less clutter, and less things for the kids to run into. My husband loves it also.
Thank you for this video. God used you to speak to my heart regarding this “dreaded declutter journey” I am about to embark on. Yes eyes to see and ears to hear indeed. Keep up this ministry It was salve to my soul today
2Co 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. We can acknowledge our feelings while holding them under the scrutiny of our walk with Christ.
I loved your comment about flat surface and “pillows” 😂 Great video Mary Beth! Been missing you! The lizard story was great and I feel your pain with lizards.
I have been missing you guys too! Hoping the busy season is FINALLY behind me….but who knows? Do what you can when you can, right? Good to see you Connie!
A few years ago, I did an experiment for 30 days: I moved my bedside table out of the bedroom. Much to my surprise I have not moved it back in - I love not having that flat surface!
I clean houses for a living, and I assure you,EVERYONE leaves mostly empty shampoo bottles in the shower and then starts new ones. It actually drives me crazy, so I don’t do it myself.😜
Lovely presentation and oh so true. Dads are supposed to give moms breaks! My dad would take us blackberry picking, over to our grandpa's to visit and I am talking 5 kids!
Regarding clutter. The root word for clutter is 'clot' You may not agree with this but the principles of Feng Shui revolve around the flow of energy in a room. One could even reduce that thought to how your gaze goes around a room. Does it get caught up somewhere? Or does it flow? This is one of the reasons decluttering makes such an impact. You have likely mentioned it, but one of the biggest reasons to keep the clutter down is to keep from spending so much time moving things to clean and get down more to the business of cleaning. That reduces the likelihood of not being able to find little things. Watch, keys, phone....
I love your channel & you are amazing ❤️ I’ve been decluttering on & off for about 2 years & I’m tired of playing around & I am really hitting it hard this year! Thank you for all the information & advice on this channel 👍
Thank uou gor this great video and gentle reminder to keep Christ even in our decluttering😇 I can picture you gunner and the lizard and am laughing so hard😂 thank you for being real.
Throughout my decluttering journey, I've come to realize that the entire process is really part of the sanctification process, God working out stuff in me! At first, I was paralyzed and spent way too much time deciding where to donate things, wanting the "perfect" place. God revealed in me that it was a control issue! Ugh! I needed to be responsible, of course, but trust that He is big enough to get the items to the right person. I just needed to let it go. I learned that instead of eliminating all flat surfaces, I needed to work on self control - not piling and stacking things where they didn't belong. I like having end tables with lamps on them to read by or to have soft light at night without the overhead light glaring down. I like having bookshelves for books and carefully placed photographs and decorations. I like having nightstands with a lamp on them to turn on at night or a place to put a flashlight, hand lotion or other necessities. Than answer wasn't to eliminate these pieces of furniture but to learn more self control. Along with that included learning what had become idols, praying more, controlling spending more - for me, the bottom line was learning more self control in all areas of my life and trusting in God more.
Feelings.... Healthy or heading towards idolatry? You could do an entire video on that, maybe even a series! What an excellent point. I have a little bin with about a dozen tubes of lotion/creams, many were gifts and all ones I love and plan to use, though I will likely still have them years from now. When I received the free birthday item coupon for a body care item, didnt I pick out another lotion? Yes, I did!Yes, it can be gifted, donated, etc. but why did I even bother to consider it? And the temptation to get rid of what I have and don't use so I can buy new versions of the same things or similar things that I just got rid of. I already have enough, why get more? "Fill those spaces with things that matter to Him." Great reminders, thank you. 💕
What a God timing to find your video, thankyou for your perspective with biblical truth
That length of hair looks really good on you. It frames your face well and flatters you.
Oh thank you!
I love how you bring the spiritual lessons into minimalism. Helps to get rid of excess when we're keeping our eyes fixed on Him.
Thanks so much for watching!
We got rid of nightstands, and coffee tables years ago. Best decision ever, less clutter, and less things for the kids to run into. My husband loves it also.
“Ask God to fill those spaces with things that matter to Him!”
❤LOVE this ❤
My husband and myself eat popcorn for supper once in awhile! It’s ok.
Cost/Benefit Analysis ... great when used in decluttering decisions (and in other aspects of life as well!) Thanks for the reminder Marybeth!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for this video. God used you to speak to my heart regarding this “dreaded declutter journey” I am about to embark on. Yes eyes to see and ears to hear indeed. Keep up this ministry It was salve to my soul today
That is so good to hear! You can totally do this! And you don’t have to go it alone, we’re here to cheer you on!
2Co 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
We can acknowledge our feelings while holding them under the scrutiny of our walk with Christ.
Amen! That is so good!
Love your haircut…. Looks so good on you 😊
Thank you so much
I loved your comment about flat surface and “pillows” 😂 Great video Mary Beth! Been missing you! The lizard story was great and I feel your pain with lizards.
I have been missing you guys too! Hoping the busy season is FINALLY behind me….but who knows? Do what you can when you can, right? Good to see you Connie!
"Like" this video to show support! I personally love the message she delivers while addressing clutter! 😍
A few years ago, I did an experiment for 30 days: I moved my bedside table out of the bedroom. Much to my surprise I have not moved it back in - I love not having that flat surface!
That's awesome!
I clean houses for a living, and I assure you,EVERYONE leaves mostly empty shampoo bottles in the shower and then starts new ones. It actually drives me crazy, so I don’t do it myself.😜
Why do we do this to ourselves????
Yes, got rid of nightstands years ago. So glad we did.😊
I’m so glad you can share a success story for that! I got rid of mine too and it’s been great!
Yes we did as well, and I love it. Never going back! My husband loves it too
Yessss ma'am 😂 if you know, YA KNOW!
Exactly! 😆
Lovely presentation and oh so true. Dads are supposed to give moms breaks! My dad would take us blackberry picking, over to our grandpa's to visit and I am talking 5 kids!
That’s awesome! What wonderful memories and I’m sure your mom appreciated it!
Aww MaryBeth, you're so special 🎉 PTL for giving you a heart to help us 🙌 mxxx
Your are too kind, thank you!
❤❤❤❤❤❤ AMAZING!!! Thank you Sister, Amen Amen Amen
I used to live in GA, Newnan, Senoia area. Beautiful state!!
So cool!
The Crap Time Capsule is like the Time Will Tell box. I like the proverb, not principle idea. Good luck with the lizards. 😂
These lizards, I tell ya! We had one in our fireplace last night too! 😂
Regarding clutter. The root word for clutter is 'clot' You may not agree with this but the principles of Feng Shui revolve around the flow of energy in a room. One could even reduce that thought to how your gaze goes around a room. Does it get caught up somewhere? Or does it flow? This is one of the reasons decluttering makes such an impact.
You have likely mentioned it, but one of the biggest reasons to keep the clutter down is to keep from spending so much time moving things to clean and get down more to the business of cleaning. That reduces the likelihood of not being able to find little things. Watch, keys, phone....
That is interesting, I had not thought about the root word for clutter. Thanks for sharing!
I love your channel & you are amazing ❤️ I’ve been decluttering on & off for about 2 years & I’m tired of playing around & I am really hitting it hard this year! Thank you for all the information & advice on this channel 👍
You can do it! Thanks so much for watching!
Terrific Points!
Thank uou gor this great video and gentle reminder to keep Christ even in our decluttering😇
I can picture you gunner and the lizard and am laughing so hard😂 thank you for being real.
But can you picture me screaming with a broom in my hand running through the house chasing a dog with a lizard? 😂😂😂
Throughout my decluttering journey, I've come to realize that the entire process is really part of the sanctification process, God working out stuff in me! At first, I was paralyzed and spent way too much time deciding where to donate things, wanting the "perfect" place. God revealed in me that it was a control issue! Ugh! I needed to be responsible, of course, but trust that He is big enough to get the items to the right person. I just needed to let it go. I learned that instead of eliminating all flat surfaces, I needed to work on self control - not piling and stacking things where they didn't belong. I like having end tables with lamps on them to read by or to have soft light at night without the overhead light glaring down. I like having bookshelves for books and carefully placed photographs and decorations. I like having nightstands with a lamp on them to turn on at night or a place to put a flashlight, hand lotion or other necessities. Than answer wasn't to eliminate these pieces of furniture but to learn more self control. Along with that included learning what had become idols, praying more, controlling spending more - for me, the bottom line was learning more self control in all areas of my life and trusting in God more.
These are such great insights! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amen!
Great tips and reminders, thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I really did enjoy this presentation. Thank-you
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Feelings.... Healthy or heading towards idolatry? You could do an entire video on that, maybe even a series! What an excellent point.
I have a little bin with about a dozen tubes of lotion/creams, many were gifts and all ones I love and plan to use, though I will likely still have them years from now. When I received the free birthday item coupon for a body care item, didnt I pick out another lotion? Yes, I did!Yes, it can be gifted, donated, etc. but why did I even bother to consider it?
And the temptation to get rid of what I have and don't use so I can buy new versions of the same things or similar things that I just got rid of.
I already have enough, why get more?
"Fill those spaces with things that matter to Him." Great reminders, thank you. 💕
That’s a great idea! And thank you for sharing your struggle, I struggle with “lotion syndrome” too, just with books! 😆