Abundant Life Advent Challenge: Day 15

Are you still going strong? It’s getting tough with the to-do list and the number of items to wrangle up, but that’s the point. We have to make time for God and by taking a few moments to gather some items around our home, we can give thanks for the home we have, and the items, and pray for those who may need them.

So today, I’ll keep it short. Go to your makeup and toiletry area. Take 15 items that you no longer love or use and add them to your box or toss them in the trash.

Don’t overthink this. Spend more time in prayer today than you spend gathering items. It shouldn’t take long to gather if you count and go on instinct. Don’t think about the money spent or wasted, if you don’t like it or use it, part with it. Did you know cosmetics and toiletries have expiration dates? This may make it easier for you. Check those dates. If it’s expired. Toss it. If it’s not and you no longer need it, drop it in your box. You can figure out who to give it to later.

Nine days left! Finish strong!

Brenda A. Haire is the Co-founder and CEO of Joy of Pursuit, helping authors write, publish, market, and build an author business. She is the founder of Publish & Tell creating retreats and cozy inspiration for writers. She’s the author of The Worth Saving Series: Knowing Your Worth Changes Everything, The Worth Pursuing Series: A Moved Soul, The Team Solution Series: HR Coaching to Grow Teams and Profit, and The Author Solution Series.