Here is that item for me:
A cracked colander held together with a twisty tie. I'm embarrassed to say how long I have had this. I know it has been long enough that I cannot remember how long I have had this colander...like this, held together with a twisty tie.
Well....I replaced it today:
And it only cost $4.00. Why........... did I wait so long?
It hit me as I was throwing away the old, cracked, broken colander, that I too have things in my life that I'm holding on to and not wanting to throw away.
Because of Jesus, it's free! I can let go of the old, the broken things in my life, the cracked, the junk, the "whatevers" that are pulling me down, ..and start new. It cost Him everything, but for me...nothing.
2010...
" Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you, and over all these virtues put on love, which binds them together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
