What’s In Your Purse? - Turning Off That Stylish New Phone

What’s in Your Purse? - Turning Off That Stylish New Phone

SOMETIMES OUR PURSES get too heavy because we let other people drop things in them. We don’t do a good job of setting our own boundaries. We allow others to invade our space, which makes us frustrated and angry. Can we be honest with each other? Some of us talk too much. I know, because I’m a talker. In the past, whenever someone called to chat, I’d launch right into the conversation.

However, now I know there are times when I don’t talk, won’t talk, can’t talk to anyone. Now this may sound harsh, but I usually take this stance during the weekend. I need quiet time to recharge my batteries. Just because someone wants to chat doesn’t make me obligated to visit with them.

I learned this the hard way. I used to be available to anyone and everyone 24-7. They would call and I would listen—well, sort of—until I realized I was being unfair to them and to myself. The telephone was making my purse heavy. So I let the calls go to voice mail. After trying this once, I realized the world did not end when I delayed a conversation until a better time. When I called back, I found that one of three things happened: a) the problem was still there, waiting for me, b) the problem had worked itself out without me, or c) the sale was over and I didn’t need to spend the cash anyway! This is a boundary I have set for myself. I talk when I’m in a position to have a meaningful conversation. Now my purse is much lighter.

For the LORD your God is living among you.He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness.With his love, he will calm all your fears.He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. (Zephaniah 3:17)

This techno-savvy world where we’re connected to everyone every minute is draining us of our creativity. Turn off your phone. Put the BlackBerry in a drawer. Close your notebook computer. Choose to be quiet. You’ll be amazed by your renewed enthusiasm for and patience with others come Monday morn.