Living Simply. What Will it Accomplish?

After spending six days clearing out my house, I pause to think about the benefits. What will pairing down our possessions really accomplish? Here are some of my reasons for adopting a more simple lifestyle.

1. I know exactly what we have and where.

2. I have rid myself of things that make me feel guilty, or weigh me down.

3. We have the space to welcome two more children into our home.

4. I have less to clean or clean around.

5. We actually use what is in our house.

6. We no longer feel like we are growing out of our house. This leads to the next few points.

7. We will be able to continue to make changes on our house to make it us.

8. Staying in our house will keep us under budget leaving money to have adventures, bless others, or even adopt another!

9. We will continue living down the street to some wonderful neighbors. I would miss being near them tremendously.

10. We will have less to take care of leaving us more time to spend growing in our faith and loving on our kids. (Now I just need the discipline to use my time for these reasons!)

I don't want to spend my days thinking about how I am going to spend my money, decorating my house, or how we are ever going to keep out of debt. I want to be free from the trappings of stuff!