Lately, I’ve been sitting with a truth that feels both grounding and unsettling at the same time:

This life… is temporary.

As a Christian, I’m learning that there is something beyond this world—something eternal. The idea of the rapture reminds me that everything we see, build, and chase here on earth is only for a moment.

At some point, all of this passes away.

And what truly matters is where we stand with God.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” — 2 Corinthians 4:18

That truth is slowly reshaping how I see everything.

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Material Things — What Role Do They Really Play?

I’ve started questioning things I used to accept without thinking.

Why do I want nice things?
Why do I post what I post on social media?
Why does it feel good to be seen a certain way?

Is it appreciation… or is it pride?

Social media makes it easy to blur that line. Posting a business class flight, a nice meal, a designer item—on the surface, it seems harmless.

But recently, I realized something:

I never really stopped to ask myself—why do I post?

For the people on my friend list… what is the real purpose of sharing those moments?

And then what?

24 hours later, it disappears.
And then what?

It puts everything into perspective.

Because if it fades that quickly…
was it ever that meaningful to begin with?

“For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.” — 1 John 2:16

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The Cycle I’ve Noticed

I’ve gone through phases.

I used to see people carrying nice purses, wearing certain brands… and I would want that too. I worked hard, saved up, and eventually bought it.

And yes… for a moment, it felt good.

But then something interesting would happen.

After wearing it once or twice…
I’d stop reaching for it.

Instead, I’d go back to the simple things—the lesser or no-name items. The ones that were easy, comfortable, and did exactly what they were meant to do.

And that’s when it clicked:

A purse is still a purse.
A shirt is still a shirt.

It serves its purpose—with or without the name attached to it.

What I thought would bring fulfillment…
didn’t last.

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Learning to Give with Intention

One thing I’ve come to recognize about myself is that I tend to express appreciation through doing or giving.

I think about things people might not think about.
I try to be there.
I try to be supportive.

That has always been my way of caring.

Of course, I’m still human. Life gets busy, and there are moments I fall short or forget. But the intention has always been there.

And I’ve realized—
everyone expresses and receives appreciation differently.

Some people value words.
Some value time.
Some value presence.
Some value acts of giving.

For me, it has naturally been acts of giving.

But lately, with more time to reflect, I’ve been asking myself something deeper:

Am I loving people in the way I naturally give…
or in the way they actually need?

Because even something good—like giving—can become automatic if I’m not intentional.

And I don’t want to live on autopilot.

I want to live with purpose.

Not just in what I have…
but in how I give, how I show up, and how I love others.

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Learning to Let Go

Over the last couple of months, I’ve started to see my belongings differently.

If I haven’t used something in five or six months…

Do I really need it?

There is always someone out there who needs it more than I do. And it no longer sits right with me to have things just sitting, unused, collecting dust.

So I’m learning to let go.

Not all at once—but intentionally.

My next-door neighbor, who is a master reiki practitioner, has always talked about minimalism. I never fully connected with it before…

But now, it resonates differently.

Not from a trend perspective—
but from a heart posture.

I may not become a minimalist overnight.
But I do know this:

I want to be intentional about what I allow into my life from this point forward.

Because at the end of the day…

I can’t take any of this with me.

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” — Matthew 6:19-20

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The Tension I’m Still Wrestling With

This is where it becomes real for me.

Because I keep asking:

Am I glorifying God in what I’m doing?

And honestly… sometimes I don’t know.

There are moments I question:

• Is it okay to enjoy this?
• Or should I have used that money to help someone else?
• Where is the line between living and giving?

That tension is real.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

I want that to be true in my life.

But walking it out daily… takes awareness.

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So… Is It Wrong to Enjoy Nice Things?

I’m learning that this isn’t about restriction.

It’s about intention.

“Command those who are rich… not to put their hope in wealth… but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” — 1 Timothy 6:17

God allows enjoyment.

But He also calls for awareness.

The real questions become:

• Am I holding things loosely… or tightly?
• Am I grateful… or attached?
• Am I honoring God… or elevating myself?

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Where I Am Right Now

I don’t have all the answers.

But I do feel a change.

Less desire to accumulate.
More desire to be intentional.
Less attachment to things.
More awareness of purpose.

Maybe that’s how it starts.

Not with perfection—
but with conviction.

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Walking This Out Daily

If everything here is temporary…
then I don’t want to spend my life chasing things that won’t last.

I want to live with intention.
To give more freely.
To love people in ways that truly reach them.

And to keep asking myself:

“Is this drawing me closer to God… or distracting me from Him?”