Hoarding, Possessions, and the Difficulty of Letting Go
When Holding On to Things Becomes More Than Simply Having Too Much Stuff
Most of us own things we do not really need.
Closets fill up.
Drawers become crowded.
Boxes remain unopened.
Garages collect things we intended to use someday.
We keep:
Clothes that no longer fit.
Old papers.
Books.
Gifts.
Furniture.
Photographs.
Family belongings.
Tools.
Craft supplies.
Containers.
Souvenirs.
Things that might be useful someday.
None of this automatically means someone has a serious problem.
Some people simply own a lot.
Some enjoy collecting.
Some are disorganized.
Some postpone decisions.
Some have difficulty getting rid of sentimental belongings.
Some grew up being taught:
“Don’t waste anything.”
Some remember seasons when money was scarce and think:
“I may need this someday.”
But sometimes the difficulty letting go becomes much more powerful.
A person may feel significant anxiety, grief, fear, guilt, or distress at the thought of discarding possessions.
Things may accumulate until rooms cannot easily be used for their intended purposes.
Relationships may become strained.
The person may recognize the problem but still feel unable to change it.
At that point, we should be very careful about simply calling the problem:
Greed.
Materialism.
A lack of discipline.
Or:
A spiritual stronghold.
Possessions can carry memories, security, grief, and meaning. Learning to let go begins by understanding what we are really holding onto.
Hoarding Is Not the Same as Having Clutter
Almost everyone experiences clutter occasionally.
A busy season can produce:
Stacks of paperwork.
Laundry.
Unopened boxes.
Crowded closets.
A messy garage.
That is not necessarily hoarding.
A person may also intentionally collect:
Books.
Coins.
Antiques.
Christmas decorations.
Family memorabilia.
Tools.
Craft supplies.
A collection is not automatically unhealthy simply because it is large.
The important questions include:
Can the person make decisions about possessions?
Can items be discarded when necessary?
Can living spaces still be used?
Is the accumulation causing significant distress or problems?
Is the person’s life increasingly organized around acquiring, saving, protecting, or storing things?
Hoarding Disorder Is a Mental-Health Condition
This distinction belongs near the beginning of this page.
Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental-health condition involving persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. Attempts to discard possessions can cause significant distress, and accumulation may interfere with the normal use of living spaces.
Because of that, we should not automatically tell someone with serious hoarding behavior that they simply need to pray more, have greater faith, or get rid of a spiritual stronghold.
Spiritual care may be meaningful.
So may:
Professional counseling.
Practical assistance.
Family support.
Medical evaluation when appropriate.
Hoarding disorder is commonly treated with approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy.
A biblical ministry website can discuss possessions, fear, stewardship, contentment, and letting go while still recognizing that some people need specialized professional care.
Not Every Difficulty Letting Go Is Hoarding Disorder
On the other hand, we should not diagnose ourselves or other people simply because:
The garage is full.
Someone owns too many clothes.
The attic needs cleaning.
They save sentimental items.
They dislike throwing useful things away.
There is a continuum between:
Owning things.
Having clutter.
Being highly sentimental.
Having difficulty making decisions.
And experiencing clinically significant hoarding.
Only an appropriately qualified professional should diagnose a mental-health disorder.
Why Is It So Hard to Let Go?
A possession is not always just an object.
It may represent:
A person.
A memory.
Security.
An accomplishment.
A season of life.
A dream.
A relationship.
Money spent.
Something we hope to use someday.
Something we fear needing later.
That is why another person may look at an object and say:
“That’s just junk.”
while the owner sees something very different.
Understanding what the possession represents can be more helpful than arguing about the object itself.
“I Might Need It Someday”
This is one of the most familiar reasons for keeping something.
And sometimes it is perfectly reasonable.
Extra batteries may be useful.
Tools may be needed again.
Seasonal items will be used later.
Important records should be saved.
But the thought can gradually become:
“I cannot discard anything that might possibly have a future use.”
Then nearly anything qualifies.
A jar.
A box.
A broken appliance.
Old clothing.
Scrap material.
An outdated electronic device.
The possibility of future usefulness begins outweighing the reality of present space.
Scarcity Can Leave Deep Roots
Some people grew up with very little.
Others lived through:
Economic hardship.
Job loss.
Financial instability.
Periods when replacing something was difficult.
They may have learned:
“Save everything because we may not be able to get another one.”
That lesson may once have been practical.
Years later, circumstances may be different, but the old belief remains.
Understanding the history can create compassion.
But we can still ask:
“Does the rule that protected me then still serve me now?”
Fear Can Be Underneath Possessions
The deeper thought may be:
“What if I need it?”
“What if I can’t afford another one?”
“What if something happens?”
“What if I regret getting rid of it?”
“What if my children want it someday?”
“What if this becomes valuable?”
The object appears to be the issue.
But fear may be underneath it.
Regret Can Make Decisions Difficult
Suppose we once discarded something and later wished we had kept it.
That experience can become powerful evidence:
“See? I shouldn’t throw things away.”
Then one regret influences hundreds of future decisions.
But the fact that we regretted one decision does not mean every object should be saved forever.
Wisdom requires accepting that we will occasionally make imperfect decisions.
Sentimental Objects Can Carry Emotional Weight
Some possessions connect us with people we love.
A mother’s dress.
A father’s tools.
A child’s baby clothes.
A spouse’s belongings.
A grandmother’s dishes.
Photographs.
Letters.
Giving away the object may feel like giving away the person or the memory.
But the relationship is not contained inside the object.
We may be able to honor the memory without keeping everything connected with it.
Grief Can Make Letting Go Especially Difficult
After someone dies, their possessions may feel precious.
Even ordinary objects can suddenly become significant.
A coffee cup.
A jacket.
A handwritten note.
A tool.
A pair of shoes.
There is no biblical requirement that grieving people immediately clear out a loved one’s belongings.
Grief takes time.
But years later, we may need to ask whether keeping every object is helping us remember with love or preventing us from moving forward.
There is no single timetable that fits everyone.
Possessions Can Preserve a Former Season of Life
Sometimes we are not simply holding onto things.
We are holding onto who we once were.
Clothing from another stage of life.
Materials from a former career.
Equipment from a hobby we no longer practice.
Children’s belongings long after they have grown.
Objects associated with a former home or marriage.
Letting go can feel like admitting:
“That part of my life is over.”
That can involve genuine grief.
“I Paid Good Money for That”
Money already spent can make discarding an item difficult.
We think:
“I can’t get rid of it. It cost too much.”
But keeping an unused item does not recover the money.
The money has already been spent.
The present question is:
“Does continuing to own this serve a useful purpose?”
Sometimes the financial lesson is not:
“Keep it forever.”
It is:
“Remember this the next time you consider buying something similar.”
Guilt Can Keep Possessions
A gift can become emotionally complicated.
Someone gave us something.
We do not use it.
We do not particularly like it.
But we think:
“I can’t get rid of it. They gave it to me.”
The giver intended to give us a gift, not permanent storage responsibility.
We can appreciate the person’s kindness without necessarily keeping every object forever.
“Someone Could Use This”
That may be true.
And that thought can become part of a healthy solution.
Donate it.
Give it to someone who needs it.
Sell it.
Recycle it when appropriate.
But sometimes:
“Someone could use this”
becomes another reason the object never leaves the house.
If the intended beneficiary never appears, the item is still being stored.
At some point the question becomes:
“If someone could use this, can I actually release it so someone can?”
Saving for Other People Can Become a Problem
Parents and grandparents sometimes save enormous amounts for children or grandchildren.
Furniture.
Dishes.
Books.
Toys.
Clothing.
Decorations.
Family heirlooms.
The intention is loving.
But the younger generation may not want all of it.
A useful question is:
“Have I asked them?”
We should be careful about turning our attachment to possessions into someone else’s future responsibility.
Possessions Can Become Security
We may feel safer when surrounded by things.
Supplies mean:
“I am prepared.”
Extra food means:
“We won’t run out.”
Extra household items mean:
“I won’t be caught without something.”
Preparation can be wise.
But accumulation may become an attempt to eliminate uncertainty.
No amount of possessions can guarantee complete security.
Possessions Can Give a Sense of Control
Objects stay where we put them.
They do not reject us.
They do not disagree.
They can be organized, collected, saved, or protected.
For someone who has experienced an unpredictable life, possessions may provide a sense of stability.
Again, understanding this should lead toward compassion rather than ridicule.
But we can still ask whether possessions have begun providing a kind of security they cannot truly sustain.
Acquiring and Letting Go Are Two Different Problems
Some people primarily struggle with discarding.
Others also acquire too much.
Shopping.
Yard sales.
Thrift stores.
Online marketplaces.
Free items.
Hand-me-downs.
Items left by the curb.
The reasoning may be:
“It’s a bargain.”
“It’s free.”
“I could use that.”
“Someone might need this.”
But free things still require:
Space.
Storage.
Organization.
Maintenance.
Attention.
A bargain we do not need can still become clutter.
Free Is Not the Same as Useful
An object does not become valuable to us merely because it cost nothing.
Before bringing something home, ask:
“Where will this go?”
“What will I use it for?”
“Do I already own something that serves the same purpose?”
“Would I want this if it were not free?”
These questions create a boundary before another object enters the home.
Buying Can Outpace Letting Go
If ten things enter the home and one leaves, accumulation is predictable.
One practical principle is:
Pay attention to what comes in, not only to what needs to go out.
For some people, reducing acquisition may be as important as decluttering.
The Problem Is Not Simply “Too Much Stuff”
A room full of possessions is the visible fruit.
But what may be underneath?
Fear.
Grief.
Scarcity.
Guilt.
Identity.
Regret.
Perfectionism.
Difficulty making decisions.
Anxiety.
Attachment to memories.
The need for control.
The belief that everything might eventually become useful.
That is why simply removing the objects may not address the deeper problem.
Cutting Off the Top Without Addressing the Root
This fits the root analogy in the larger Strongholds section.
Imagine cutting a weed off at ground level.
The garden looks better temporarily.
But the root remains.
If someone clears a house without addressing why possessions became so difficult to release, the pattern may eventually return.
The visible clutter matters.
But so do the beliefs and emotions underneath it.
Forced Cleanouts Can Miss the Person
When severe clutter creates danger, intervention may sometimes be necessary.
But treating someone as though the only problem is:
“Get rid of this mess”
can miss the emotional and psychological significance of the possessions.
People experiencing hoarding disorder can experience considerable distress when asked to discard possessions.
Compassion does not mean allowing unsafe conditions indefinitely.
It means recognizing that meaningful change may require more than trash bags and a weekend cleanup.
Safety Still Matters
Compassion should not become avoidance.
Accumulated possessions can sometimes interfere with:
Walkways.
Exits.
Cooking.
Cleaning.
Repairs.
Access for emergency responders.
The safe use of rooms.
If a living situation becomes unsafe, practical intervention may be necessary.
The goal should be both:
Respect for the person
and:
Concern for safety.
Families Can Become Frustrated
Family members may look at the possessions and think:
“Just throw it away.”
They may have been asking for years.
They may be tired of:
Clutter.
Arguments.
Unsafe conditions.
Lost space.
Embarrassment.
Financial costs.
They may feel angry.
Their frustration can be understandable.
But shame and ridicule rarely create lasting change.
Possessions Can Affect Relationships
Clutter and accumulation can affect:
Marriage.
Children.
Adult children.
Friendships.
Hospitality.
Family gatherings.
A spouse may resent losing usable space.
Children may feel embarrassed inviting friends home.
Adult children may worry about what they will eventually have to manage.
The person holding onto possessions may feel attacked.
Everyone can become defensive.
The objects may eventually occupy emotional space in the family as well as physical space in the home.
“Don’t Touch My Things”
When possessions become highly emotionally charged, another person’s attempt to move something may feel threatening.
The person may experience:
Fear.
Anger.
Panic.
Loss of control.
That response can be difficult for family members to understand.
It may indicate that the issue is much deeper than ordinary clutter.
Shame Can Make the Problem Worse
A person may know the house has become difficult to manage.
They feel embarrassed.
So they stop inviting people inside.
Isolation grows.
The clutter increases.
The embarrassment increases.
Then asking for help becomes even harder.
Shame says:
“Don’t let anyone see.”
Healing often requires finding safe people who can respond without humiliation.
Do Not Humiliate Someone Who Struggles with Possessions
Statements such as:
“This is disgusting.”
“This is all junk.”
“Why would anyone keep this?”
“Just throw it away.”
may increase shame and defensiveness.
That does not mean pretending a dangerous situation is acceptable.
We can speak truth without attacking the person’s dignity.
Is This Greed or Materialism?
Sometimes.
But not necessarily.
Someone who continually acquires possessions because of status, consumption, or the desire for more may also struggle with materialism.
But another person may keep possessions because of:
Fear.
Scarcity.
Grief.
Sentiment.
Difficulty making decisions.
A mental-health condition.
Two homes may look similarly cluttered while the roots are completely different.
That is why discernment matters.
Is This a Stronghold?
Sometimes deeply rooted beliefs around possessions may function spiritually like a stronghold.
For example:
“I can never get rid of anything because I might need it.”
“I am safer when I have more.”
“I cannot handle the regret if I discard the wrong thing.”
“My memories will disappear if the objects disappear.”
These beliefs can become powerful.
But we should not automatically label significant hoarding behavior as a spiritual stronghold.
Someone may have hoarding disorder or another condition requiring professional care.
Spiritual reflection and professional treatment can coexist.
What Are You Feeding?
If the difficulty is not primarily clinical, the root analogy may help.
We may continually feed the pattern through:
Bringing more objects home.
Avoiding decisions.
Refusing to examine belongings.
Saving everything “just in case.”
Buying storage instead of reducing possessions.
Allowing guilt to decide what stays.
Allowing fear to decide what stays.
The question becomes:
“What am I feeding?”
Storage Can Sometimes Delay the Decision
Another:
Bin.
Shelf.
Storage unit.
Closet organizer.
may be genuinely useful.
But organization does not always solve excess accumulation.
Sometimes we are simply becoming more efficient at keeping everything.
Before adding storage, ask:
“Do I need better organization, or do I need fewer things?”
Start Small
For someone who genuinely struggles with letting go, an entire house can feel impossible.
Start with something less emotionally significant.
Not:
Family photographs.
Inherited belongings.
Important papers.
Begin with:
Expired products.
Broken objects with no realistic repair plan.
Duplicates.
Items clearly no longer usable.
Trash.
Small successes can build confidence.
One Decision at a Time
Do not think:
“I have to clean this entire room.”
Instead:
“I am making a decision about this one object.”
Keep.
Donate.
Sell.
Recycle.
Discard.
Then move to the next.
The goal is not perfection.
It is learning to make decisions.
Set a Reasonable Limit
Containers can sometimes provide useful boundaries.
One box of childhood keepsakes.
One shelf for a collection.
One container of gift wrap.
When the container is full, something must leave before something new enters.
The boundary reduces the need to decide from an unlimited number of possessions.
Photographing an Object Can Sometimes Preserve the Memory
Sometimes the memory matters more than the physical object.
A photograph may allow us to remember:
The child’s artwork.
The old furniture.
The sentimental item.
without keeping every physical object.
This will not work for every meaningful possession, but it can be useful for some.
Keep the Best, Not Necessarily Everything
Suppose someone has fifty objects connected with a loved one.
Perhaps five especially meaningful objects can represent the relationship better than fifty stored boxes.
Letting go of some objects does not mean letting go of the person.
Give Useful Things a New Purpose
If an object can genuinely help someone else, releasing it can become an act of generosity.
The coat can warm someone.
The dishes can furnish a home.
The books can be read.
The tools can be used.
Instead of:
“I am losing this,”
we may begin thinking:
“I am allowing this to serve its purpose somewhere else.”
Letting Go Is Not Waste When Something Can Be Used
Sometimes keeping something unused for decades feels less wasteful than giving it away.
But an item sitting permanently unused is not necessarily being preserved wisely.
Stewardship asks:
“Where can this resource actually be useful?”
Some Things Really Should Be Kept
The goal is not minimalism for its own sake.
Important:
Documents.
Family treasures.
Useful equipment.
Meaningful keepsakes.
Items we genuinely use.
may have good reasons to remain.
Biblical stewardship does not require owning as little as possible.
The question is whether we can hold possessions responsibly rather than being controlled by them.
Letting Go Is a Skill
Some people make decisions easily.
Others struggle.
The ability to evaluate possessions can improve with practice.
We can learn to ask:
Do I use this?
Do I need this?
Would I buy it again today?
Do I have another one?
Does this item deserve the space it occupies?
Am I keeping the object or the memory?
Am I afraid?
Am I guilty?
Am I postponing a decision?
Accept Imperfect Decisions
You may eventually discard something and later think:
“I wish I had kept that.”
It will happen.
No decluttering process produces perfect decisions.
The goal cannot be:
“I must guarantee that I never regret anything.”
That standard makes letting go nearly impossible.
We can survive occasional regret.
Letting Go Can Require Grief
Some belongings should not be treated as ordinary clutter.
A deceased spouse’s clothing may carry profound meaning.
A child’s belongings may represent a season that has ended.
A career collection may symbolize decades of work.
Sometimes the appropriate process includes grieving.
We do not have to rush grief simply to create an empty room.
But grief can eventually help us release what no longer needs to remain.
Possessions and Our Identity
Sometimes belongings say:
“This is who I was.”
Or:
“This proves what I accomplished.”
A teacher’s classroom materials.
A craftsman’s tools.
Professional books.
Awards.
Collections.
Letting go can feel like losing part of ourselves.
But retirement, aging, or changing seasons do not erase the value of what we did.
We can honor the past without storing every artifact from it.
Our Worth Is Not Stored in Our Possessions
Jesus repeatedly warned against allowing possessions to become the foundation of life.
Luke 12:15 reminds us that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.
Our identity is deeper than:
What we own.
What we saved.
What we collected.
What we inherited.
What we once used.
Possessions can carry memories.
They cannot carry our worth.
Open Hands
A helpful biblical image is the open hand.
We receive.
We use.
We enjoy.
We steward.
And sometimes we release.
Not everything God places in our lives is meant to remain with us forever.
There can be freedom in learning to say:
“This served a purpose in my life, and I can let it go.”
When Professional Help Is Important
Professional help should be considered when difficulty discarding possessions becomes persistent, causes significant distress, seriously interferes with living spaces or daily functioning, or creates major family or safety concerns. These are features associated with hoarding disorder.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a primary treatment approach for hoarding disorder and may help people address beliefs and behaviors connected with saving and clutter.
Seeking treatment does not mean someone has failed spiritually.
It means the problem deserves appropriate care.
Family Members May Need Help Too
Living with serious hoarding behavior can be emotionally exhausting.
Family members may need guidance about:
Boundaries.
Safety.
Communication.
What they can control.
What they cannot control.
How to help without constantly fighting.
How to respond without enabling unsafe conditions.
Professional guidance can sometimes help families develop a more constructive approach.
Do Not Make the Entire Problem About Willpower
Determination matters.
Decisions matter.
But repeatedly saying:
“Just get rid of it”
does not address why getting rid of it feels so difficult.
The deeper work may involve:
Changing beliefs.
Learning decision-making skills.
Processing grief.
Addressing fear.
Reducing acquisition.
Accepting uncertainty.
Developing new habits.
Receiving professional care.
Spiritual growth.
Often several are needed together.
Signs a Healthier Relationship with Possessions May Be Developing
You may notice:
You can discard ordinary items with less anxiety.
You acquire fewer unnecessary things.
You make decisions instead of postponing them indefinitely.
You can donate useful possessions.
Living spaces become easier to use.
You can distinguish an object from the memory attached to it.
You tolerate occasional regret.
You ask family members whether they actually want things you are saving for them.
You become more comfortable saying:
“I don’t need this anymore.”
You begin using what you own rather than simply storing it.
You recognize that releasing a possession does not erase your history.
These may be signs that possessions are taking a healthier place in your life.
Key Bible Passages
Ecclesiastes 3:1-6
Matthew 6:19-34
Luke 12:13-34
Luke 18:18-30
Acts 20:35
Philippians 4:10-13
1 Timothy 6:6-10
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Hebrews 13:5
James 4:13-17
Frequently Asked Questions
Is having a cluttered house the same as hoarding?
No. Clutter, disorganization, collecting, and hoarding disorder are not automatically the same thing. Hoarding disorder involves persistent difficulty discarding possessions and clinically significant distress or impairment.
Is hoarding a spiritual stronghold?
It should not automatically be described that way. Deeply rooted beliefs involving fear, possessions, security, or control may have a spiritual dimension, but hoarding disorder is also a recognized mental-health condition. Someone experiencing serious symptoms may need professional treatment.
Is hoarding the same as greed?
No. Greed centers on an excessive desire for more. Someone who has difficulty discarding possessions may be motivated by fear, sentiment, scarcity, grief, decision-making difficulties, or other factors rather than greed.
Is collecting the same as hoarding?
No. Someone can have a large, organized collection without having hoarding disorder. The ability to manage possessions, use living spaces, make decisions, and function normally matters.
Why is it so difficult for some people to throw things away?
Different objects may represent security, memories, money, relationships, identity, or potential usefulness. In hoarding disorder, discarding possessions can create significant distress.
What if the items belonged to someone who died?
Grief can make possessions especially meaningful. There is no requirement to immediately discard a loved one’s belongings. Over time, however, it may be helpful to decide which objects most meaningfully preserve the person’s memory.
What if I am saving things for my children?
Ask them whether they actually want the items. Saving something for another person can be thoughtful, but keeping large amounts indefinitely without knowing whether they are wanted can create a future burden.
What if I throw something away and later need it?
That may occasionally happen. No system guarantees perfect decisions. Learning to tolerate occasional regret is part of making reasonable decisions about possessions.
Should family members simply clean everything out?
Severe safety situations may require intervention, but a forced cleanout alone may not address the beliefs, distress, and behaviors that caused the accumulation. Professional guidance may be appropriate when hoarding disorder is suspected.
Can Christians seek therapy for hoarding?
Yes. Receiving qualified mental-health treatment does not conflict with prayer, Scripture, pastoral care, or spiritual growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy is commonly used in treating hoarding disorder.
Questions for Reflection
What possessions are hardest for me to release?
Why?
What do they represent?
Memory?
Security?
Money?
Identity?
A person?
A former season of life?
Am I keeping something because I use it?
Or because I might possibly use it someday?
How often does “someday” actually come?
Do I save things because I fear not having enough later?
Did scarcity shape the way I think about possessions?
Do I keep gifts primarily because I feel guilty letting them go?
Am I saving things for people who have never said they want them?
Have I asked them?
Do I acquire things because they are:
Free?
Cheap?
On sale?
Potentially useful?
Where will the item go before I bring it home?
Are my possessions interfering with the normal use of my living spaces?
Are family members concerned?
Do I become highly distressed when someone suggests discarding something?
Has embarrassment about my home made me isolate myself?
Am I purchasing storage primarily because I need organization, or because I cannot release anything?
What am I afraid will happen if I let something go?
Can a photograph preserve the memory instead?
Could someone else make better use of this object?
Am I holding onto a former season of life through possessions?
What am I feeding?
What is one small category I could begin addressing?
Do I need help from family?
Do I need professional help?
What might it look like to hold my possessions with more open hands?
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the possessions, resources, memories, and people You have placed in my life.
You know what I own.
You also know why certain things are difficult for me to release.
Show me what my possessions represent.
If fear tells me:
“I may need this someday,”
give me wisdom to distinguish reasonable preparation from fear-driven accumulation.
If scarcity from the past still controls my decisions today, help me recognize that old root.
If grief makes letting go difficult, meet me gently in that grief.
Help me remember that releasing an object does not mean releasing the person I loved.
If guilt keeps me holding onto gifts or family possessions, teach me that gratitude does not require keeping everything forever.
If I am saving things for other people, give me wisdom to ask whether they actually want them.
If possessions have become part of my identity, remind me that my worth is not stored in boxes, closets, collections, belongings, or things from an earlier season of life.
Help me be a wise steward.
Teach me when to keep.
When to use.
When to give.
When to donate.
When to discard.
And when to let go.
Where I continually bring more into my life than I can responsibly manage, help me change what I acquire.
Where fear makes every decision feel dangerous, give me courage to tolerate uncertainty.
Where perfectionism makes me afraid of making the wrong decision, remind me that I can survive an occasional regret.
Help me treat other people compassionately when they struggle with possessions.
Keep me from ridicule, shame, and harsh judgment.
Where safety is at risk, give families wisdom and courage to respond appropriately.
And if difficulty discarding has become severe enough to require professional care, give me humility to seek it.
Teach me to receive Your gifts gratefully without believing that I must hold onto every gift forever.
Give me open hands.
Grow deeper roots of trust, wisdom, generosity, stewardship, contentment, and freedom.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
