Reaching a Goal Without Even Trying

I set a goal for myself in January. That goal was to down-size my life by 50% or more before the end of March. I knew this was a huge goal and really didn't think it was going to happen...I wanted it to happen but why down-size if there is no pressing need to.
Well as it turns out I did have a pressing need to. I unexpectantly had to move out of my house. I was planning on moving but not until June.
So as of today, March 27th, I have down-sized my life by about 70%. It is amazing to see all my possessions in plastic containers...no more big furniture and no large items to cart around. I reached my goal and I wasn't even planning on it.
I know God has called me to live a simple life and to be willing to give it all away. "Things" are not to become a security for me. I didn't have a hard time letting go of my belongings. There wasn't anything I gave away that I am yearning to have back. But down-sizing my life so drastically in such a short amount of time has made me stop and think about how much more the Lord means to me. This experience has been hard but worth it. I am thankful to the Lord for grace and strength.
God is faithful to his word...and he is faithful to help us keep our word even when we make a goal that doesn't seem possible to keep. :)