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James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."
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During this summer, bit by bit I have done some major organizing and decluttering in my home. I found out that I have a lot of stuff!  Stuff that can be useful and enhance my life…if it is being used.  There are tons of books, devotion material, education activities, healthy eating tips, home organization systems etc., that were piled up in closets and cubbies.  They don’t do any good sitting around, but now they are in an easy to find place and ready to be used. 

This reminded me of the encouragement of this verse in James.  We are not to only hear God’s Word, but to be doers of what it says.  God’s Word gives and equips us with wisdom, strength, hope, joy, peace and instruction. If we follow it, blessings will follow.  May we seek to not only be hearers, but doers!

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  1. SusanAugust 11, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Hey Joyce,

    Great word. I need to do some de-cluttering my self!!

    Blessings to you this WFW♥

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  2. Beth in NCAugust 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Amen to that! It is much harder to be a doer ...

    Happy WFW!
    Beth

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  3. JenniferAugust 11, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Good job - getting it all organized! You're right - much more useful that way:) Happy WFW!!

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  4. DeniseAugust 11, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Amen, well said.

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  5. ozjaneAugust 11, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Want a trip to Oz for a real challenge in "stuff" removal.
    A quilters stash is not to be sniffed at.....add to that a librarian's collection, a musicians collection...and I could keep going....

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  6. Daughter of the KINGAugust 11, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Amen - how I want to be a doer of His word. Great post!

    Blessings,
    Linda J

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  7. Skoots1moMAugust 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    many of our Disciple classes began today...digging in the Word, Amen!

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  8. HeatherAugust 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    :) Great thoughts!! I think I may partake in this meme. Where do you get the pictures? Or can I do it without one?

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