Packing Boxes and Closing Shop
When it comes to frugality, I've never been a number cruncher. Budget people with spreadsheets that detail every expenditure to the penny make my head spin. Folks who play the CVS game leave me in awe. I know my talents. Understanding and making ECBs dance are not among them. I'm an idea girl and a Providence seeker.
My frugal philosophy has always been very simple: pray and wait on the Lord. Everything else is just a variation of that theme. If the object or problem in view is truly a need or a desire of the heart, the answer will turn up whether it's 10 minutes or ten years from now. I pray and wait and let God do his thing. He always does. God has shown me over the years that if money's the "problem", I have no problem. I'm his child. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He will provide all I need.
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I relate. Although I've written a lot about frugality here at Frugal Hacks and at my blog for the last 2 years, there aren't many more frugal ideas - either inside or outside of the box - kicking around in my head. Unlike some others, frugality is not my passion. Frugality for me is part of Christianity. It's good stewardship and prudent living. Because of that, there is a part of frugality that knows when to pack the boxes and close up shop.
Whether it's a job, volunteer work or hobby, being frugal means examining not only the things we spend and save on, but how we spend and save our time. Along with the old cliche a penny saved is a penny earned, we know that time is money. If we're spending time doing things that we don't love, that drain us mentally or emotionally when we could be doing other things that energize us or would be a better use of our time, we need to stop and ask ourselves if what we're doing is what we're supposed to be doing. Sometimes it's yes, stay there for a season of learning; sometimes it's no, you must go. It's my time to go.
Being at Frugal Hack has been incredible! I wouldn't have missed it for the world. You gals (and guys) rock! But now, God has called me on to other things. I need to be prudent (and brave!) enough to pack up the boxes and move into a new stage of my life. It looks cool, but it's a little scary.
I want to leave you with one last Out of the Box thought. I contemplated what it should be. It's simple but honest: Don't look to the obvious. The obvious is spending even less, agonizing more, Googling for more frugal ways to save and the list goes on and on. So many times I've gone 'round and 'round with what ifs and thoughts and solutions only to waste precious time and yet be completely blown away when the answer finally arrived. If I can think it, it won't happen that way. God always shows up with an answer in the most amazing ways. Embrace prayer and be astounded with the answers...
Pop over and visit me from time to time. I'll never really ever truly give up writing about frugality. That would be like never shopping at another thrift store! Bah humbug on that! lol Besides, I gotta share my cool finds with gals who understand. 
Hugs,
Janel
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7 Responses to “Packing Boxes and Closing Shop”
June 4th, 2008 at 4:34 am
You will be missed!
June 4th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about frugality! You are right, it is hard, at least for me, to seperate Christian living and frugality.
June 4th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Very inspiring, and yes there are times it is best to move on, dig deeper and find other joy! May God Bless your Journey!
June 5th, 2008 at 6:35 am
We will miss you- I have so enjoyed reading your posts!!
June 5th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I so appreciate your frugality philosophy. How refreshing to put ALL in God’s sovereign hands!
June 12th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Thank you for this article. I was definitely getting carried away with searching for ways to save pennies instead of being grateful and peaceful. Your article really helped.
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:20 am
[...] maybe I lied. Maybe I do have a few frugal ideas left. Kim lets me hang around in case I get inspired. Today [...]
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