By Davalynn Spencer @davalynnspencer
This week I’m featuring a women’s devotional book from fellow author and friend, Becky Van Vleet. Not only do I like the catchy title, What’s In Your Purse, I enjoy the layout of each of the fifty-two devotionals with “Remember This” Bible verses, a “Make It Happen” challenge, and room to journal personal thoughts.
I pray the selection below is a blessing to you.
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Lasso It In
Moderation in all things is a good rule.
As a young girl, I had no idea what the word moderation meant when it came to squeezing the ketchup bottle. Goodness knows, this quote would have applied to me. I have slacked off a little at this stage of my life, but oh how I love ketchup!
Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher, stated, “Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.”
In our greedy, thrill-seeking, if-it-feels-good-do-it culture, moderation seems to have gone out with the winds. While we normally think of gluttony as pertaining to eating, it can apply to doing anything beyond the point of necessity. And sadly, our world is filled with gluttonous behavior.
Over-indulgence can divert our attention and beckon us to the glitter of a pretentious society. Our peace and joy can become depleted if we don’t cling to their true source, our Lord and Savior. As humans, we have a tendency to complicate things in general anyway. But running our lives with moderation and ease can keep us well-oiled and clean.
In Philippians 4:5 (KJV), Paul exhorted the church at Philippi, “Let your moderation be known unto all men.” Still a good rule of thumb today. Let’s lasso it in, sisters!
Remember This: Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. Proverbs 16:32 (NIV)
Make It Happen: Do a self-examination this week. Are there any areas in which you lack moderation? Write down your plan to control over-indulgence.
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Becky Van Vleet is an award-winning multi-genre, multi-published author. Her devotions have appeared in multiple publications including Guideposts, Christian Devotions Ministries, and Lighthouse Academy. A wife, mother, and Nana to nine grandchildren, she and her husband make their home near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Purchase link: If you enjoy Becky’s delightful devotional book, please leave a brief comment or two as a review on Amazon. This is a great way to bless an author!
Learn more about Becky, her children’s books, and historical novel at her website: https://www.beckyvanvleet.com/
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