Material things in our life require our resources, whether time, money, energy or space. Are there some areas we could declutter? Find out what the TIDY method is - a Trustworthy podcast original approach - in this episode.

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Sample prayer to begin your TIDY process:

Dear Father of the Heavenly Lights, You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and I thank you for blessing me with these material possessions. I confess that sometimes I allow myself to be ruled by my possessions. Please forgive me. You have promised that you will establish the work of our hands so I pray that as I spend time sorting and organizing these things that You would use that time to work in my life and in my heart. Give me wisdom as I make decisions about the things that I should keep and the things that no longer serve a purpose in my life. May this process bring you glory. You are Lord over my life, Amen.

Questions you can use as you go through your decisions:

1. Does this item or its upkeep/maintenance/use serve our family/personal mission statement.
2. Does it make my life easier or harder?
3. Is it sentimental?
4. Have i used it in last ___(amount of time)
5. Does it need to be in long term storage? (future plans or heirloom items)
6. Is it mine to give away/get rid of?
7. Is it still useful?
8. Is it triggering negative memories/feelings/thoughts?

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