February 29th.Leap Day Busts Limits! How Will You?

My mind today is reflecting upon the limits of our possessions. As culture and civilization advance, the concept of ownership continues to be prevalent in society. The want and desire for more possessions is forwarded through marketing and advertising.

Messages appeal to our desires of more. A propensity to consume can exist in our hearts and minds as one succeeds financially and has the ability to acquire more. But do we really need to own more?

Perhaps we might be better off simply controlling something for a period of using it instead of possessing it. To use an item, you don’t have to own it. I don’t have to own a lawnmower even if I have a lawn to maintain because I could borrow my neighbors, or I might even go rent it.

Both are options instead of owning it. What we cannot borrow is time. Everyone has the same 24 hours a day to consume. What will you do with the bonus hours of leap day?

In the book of Mark, Jesus tells a law obeying Jewish follower to sell his possessions and follow him. The man becomes saddened because he has many possessions. His grip on his possessions has seemingly gotten stuck and he can't let go.

When we choose to acquire something, it might be at the expense of following our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Choosing wisely whether to own or temporarily control some of the possessions in our life might be of benefit. You are in control of your time on this leap day.

How will you choose to use it to connect to Jesus throughout the day?

Let’s pray, heavenly father, you have created and known everything. Help us to be better stewards of our possessions and to know the limits you have in store for us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen,