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Need = Dependence

I was pondering later last night on what Garrett shared with us. Lots of good stuff (this series has been good at helping me look with a critical eye at what the world is telling me is true, exposing the ideologies and lies we too often live by). One thing in particular stood out. He said that things we think we need are things we really are depending on. And that dependence is a strong thing because we are relying and leaning on it in lieu of Christ. It's making me rethink what I believe I need and even my Christmas wish list.

"the stuff you own, ends up owning you"

What are you needing right now? A New Job? New headphones? Lost Season 4 DVD? A Husband? Why do you want that thing? Some of it might be practicality, entertainment value, companionship...but the things that really drive, what we say we just HAVE to have, i bet the chances are we are looking to those things to fulfill us in ways only Christ can.

this consumerism really is consuming us--may we be consumed by Him instead!


Here's a good article to read on the history of consumerism that both Mike and Garrett referenced the last few weeks.