Five Minute Fridays

Why do we collect things?

Posted on September 30, 2016

12825329_10205909657636291_1645447892_n

Five Minute Friday a time to write for five minute then connect with other amazing writers.

Collect

Why do we collect things? A doll collection, a stamp collection, a Hummel figurine collections, or bigger things such as a car collection. With the passing of my mother in law, we were cleaning and we found a collection of silverware and Bion Tears. In the bible, the Israelites were instructed to collect enough manna for the day and night when they would over collect it would turn bad. 

He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven. Psalm 28: 74

The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land that was settled; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan. Exodus 16:35

Beloved, what are you collecting? Are you trusting God for today? for tomorrow?

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

I am loved by God, the alpha, the omega, the beginning, the end. According to the Bible, I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am a saint who sometimes sins. I believe that Jesus is God's son and that He died on the cross to give me eternal life. I am married to my high school sweet heart Doug. I have been blessed by two adult sons Randy and Dale, who are married and I have six grandchildren Christian, Seth, Ethan, Hunter, Sabrina and Emerson. I became a nurse as an adult. I have had an amazing career and give all the glory to God.

You Might Also Like

Belong

July 14, 2014

What is the best kept secret?

May 20, 2018

Grow

May 15, 2016

12 Comments

  • Reply
    Lisa McClanahan
    September 30, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    I am amazed at what some people collect & the amount of money some people spend on their collections. I hope I always trust God for today and tomorrow.

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Dear Lisa, I am a reforming collector, I still have problems with books but thankfully I gave up collecting dolls. I am glad that we both can trust God for today and our tomorrows. Blessings Diana

  • Reply
    Tara
    September 30, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I collect nativity scenes. I have so many of them. I’m over in the 11 spot this week.

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 10:21 am

      Dear Tara, I need a nativity scene, thank you. blessings Diana

  • Reply
    Lori H
    September 30, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I collect small amounts of thing but have inherited some large collections of things. I appreciate the direction your thoughts took with checking the amount of a collection as God had the Israelites do. Something to think on. – Lori
    visiting from FMF

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Dear Lori, I have a collection of dolls that I need to do something with. The Isarelites grumbled at God’s provision and I need to be reminded to never do that. Blessings Diana

  • Reply
    Andrew Budek-Schmeisser
    September 30, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    When I go into the yard, and hear a whisper from God, I look for a piece of quartz, rose or yellow, in our gravel driveway. One day, when I have enough, I will make these into a mosaic for my wife to take to her office.

    #1 at FMF this week.

    http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2016/09/your-dying-spouse-213-lethal-lessons-fmf.html

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Dear Andrew, thank so much for sharing, such a beautiful idea. Blessings Diana

  • Reply
    Rachelle Craig
    October 1, 2016 at 5:21 am

    I have a large collection of lighthouses. I don’t really purchase them anymore unless I find one that is unique.

    Again, I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family remain in my prayers! ❤ ? ❤

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Dear Rachelle, Thanks honey, Blessings Diana

  • Reply
    Patricia
    October 1, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    I’ve always loved the visual of the manna going bad after one day. Relating it to how I trust (or fail to trust) that God will provide every day is a humbling and beautiful reminder. Visiting from FMF#41

    • Reply
      Diana
      October 1, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Dear Patricia, We need to trust Jesus today. Blessings Diana

Leave a Reply