
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”
Luke 16:10 NLT
I finally did it! When my cable carrier discontinued my discount, I told them to disconnect my services. The new price didn’t fit into my budget, so I cut the cord!
I’ve always had a television, so this is a whole new experience for me. Disconnecting cable permanently feels a lot like the time I finally disconnected the landline! I hung onto a landline several years after using a cell phone. It took a while getting used to the loss, but once I did, I didn’t miss it all.
Even though the increase in the cable service was the straw that broke the camel’s back, I’ve known for a while that I needed to eliminate television but never had the nerve to do it.
Before, at the end of the day, I would sit down and watch a good Hallmark movie, even if I felt the Lord nudging me to write. I thought I would write on my schedule rather than responding to His nudge. The trouble with that many times was by the time I settled in to write the inspiration was gone, and I was left with a blank page. Each time that happened, I knew I had missed an opportunity.
So, what’s the spiritual lesson in all of this? Obedience to God in every area of life. Whatever “It” is that keeps you from yielding to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, then “It” needs to go or be told no!
Writing may be a hobby, but it belongs to God!
Good for you, Deborah! 💖
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Thanks😊!
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So important to listen to those promptings ❤️. Good for you. I felt so nervous to let go of my Netflix account! But it’s been good for many reasons. I still have other shows I watch, but I try really hard not to be mindless about it.
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I understand what you mean by mindless. I found myself feeling that way. Actually, I am happy and content with letting it go. I don’t miss it at all!
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Good for you!! Cutting the cord was the best thing we ever did.
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Good for you, too! 😊
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Awesome! I downgraded to basic to cut cost because I barely watch TV anyway. Your act of obedience has rewards on the other side. 😊
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It is strange not having a tv, but I haven’t missed it at all! 😊
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Good for you Deb! A good reminder to be obedient to God in all areas and not only when suitable or convenient to us. It does not work that way.
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You’re absolutely correct! Well said!😊
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There was a time when someone else’s opinion about when I should write, what I should write about & how many words that I should use prevented me from writing anything at all. Once I realized that the only opinion that matters is God’s, I was freed up to write as often as I want, on any topic I want, with as many words as I want. Since that day, I always know when God has a project for me. It is a beautiful psrtnership.
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It’s good that you come to realize that the only opinion that matters is God’s. That’s real freedom!😊
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YES IT IS!
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Deborah it sounds like you cut free from distraction along with the cost of TV. It often is nice to simplify, rest and be still. Have a blessed weekend!
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I sure did! The Lord took care of two birds with one stone!
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As I read this, my mind went to the scripture, “ Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a grain of wheat fall into the earth and die, it abideth by itself alone; but if it die, it beareth much fruit.”
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Great Scripture! We must decrease for Christ to increase!
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Most definitely!!
There are such great rewards in surrender and obedience, Ms. Deb♥️
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This is WONDERFUL sister Deb! I can totally relate. Though I wasn’t much of a t.v. watcher, I was into social media and my phone. My phone fell and broke last summer; and I’ve not replaced it. I also deleted my biggest social media account; and haven’t gone on any of the others in who knows how long. It has been freeing; and I’m amazed at how I am able to hear the voice of the Most High so much more often and clearly, throughout the day.
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Freeing is an excellent way to describe it! Good for you, too!
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Thank you!
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Letting go of that which hinders is so important. Way to go, Deb!!
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I agree! It has been freeing and I don’t miss it at all!
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So good you realized you needed to let go of the distraction.
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I am nominating you for the sunshine blogger award in my post Friday Feb 28
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Deb, that is amazing! I know the feeling! These cable companies are charging so much for a little bit of nothing anyways. We have been thinking about cutting ours off, as well. It does free one’s life to do other things. Like listening to preaching on YouTube, reading and studying the Word and writing more. I have loved a good Hallmark movie in the past, but haven’t had much time to watch these days. And you know what? I don’t miss it much at all! Cudos for listening to God’s Voice! 💕
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I haven’t missed it much. Living in ”tornado alley”, come storm season I’m sure I will miss the weather updates. I’ll have to work something out 😊
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This was a wonderful read. It reminded me that there are certain things in our lives that we need to release. We can’t hold unto everything.
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What you say is true! It’s been a month now! So far, so good 👍
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