I have to admit that a lot of our Christmas shopping has been on the Internet this year...mainly ebay. I find myself searching and searching for the perfect deal for the kids and at times I can get lost in all of the stuff and opportunities that exist in this online mega shopping mall. Shopping for me like for most of us can become an addiction. It is so easy for me to get wrapped up in the hunt for good bargains that before I realize it time has just flown by. It has reminded me that no matter how good something is, if used excessively it can become a stumbling block in ones life. Paul tells us that most things in moderation are ok for the soul. The problem is that sometimes its so easy to throw ourselves so completely at something, that starts out as a good thing, that later we find out that it has taken our focus away from the important; family, responsibilities, and mostly God. As we walk through life I encourage us all, as I do in my own life, to constantly ask God to reveal anything in our life that is keeping us from growing closer to him. If you ask this honestly sometimes we are surprised by the answer. When he shows us we must act swiftly by confessing it to God and make changes in our habits. I will continue to lay my life before God and encourage you to do the same.
Daring to Dream, John
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So...wait...are you saying that eBay is NOT a good thing??? Ok, now I'm crushed. My whole philosophy on life is now shattered. Now what will I do with all of my time? I better go share this with everyone on my Facebook and my 2 MySpace accounts.
Not sure you read the entire article. I use Ebay ragularly...so I'm pretty sure I'm not saying it is wrong to use it. But one thing is clear...you might have some issues???
Funny, I've been told that before.
Glad you two have found a venue to communicate in. You guys NEVER see one another face to face. Let's take this party on-line.
I am addicted and keep asking God to help me stop. I have some things that are worth money and we desperately need the money. I beg God to give the me the time, energy, and focus to get the items sold so I can never go back to the ebay site again.....but I keep finging myself on it hours a day everyday....I need help and only God can help me. I cant hear what He is telling me to do? I have been trying for a long time now.
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