Gooey, sticky, yummy cinnamon buns...
Chic, crisp, trendy new clothes...
Sleek, classy, quiet new vehicles...
Spacious, painted, out-of-our-price-range homes...
Toned, size 2, tanned bodies...
Shiny, soft, styled hair...
Have any of these things tempted or made you envious? They certainly have for me(especially the food ones).
What would it be like to constantly be content and happy with what you have, how you look and where you are in life?
How would that play out?
Can you recall instances in your life when you struggled with discontent, envy and temptation? Did other areas of your life suffer because of your selfishness?
So often we are reminded to be grateful and thankful with what we have; and yet drive by a nice house, go to the mall or watch tv and BOOM - insecurity and inadequacy.
Temptation.
Perhaps one of the reasons behind debt, divorce and general unhappiness. Oh if only we could look beyond what we could have and really see what it is we do. A house, working vehicle, healthy family, God, love and relationships. But alas...we fall so short and it happens over and over again.
Psalms Week 1 : An Introduction
3 years ago
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the talk yesterday- I would have invited u for lunch if I knew what we were having:) It was a relaxing comfortable chat. I love how our kids play and how the relationships play out.
Hope you enjoy your day!
It is important to remain thankful for what we have, but I don't think it's bad to dream. Dreaming is fun as long as we remember that life is what happens right here and now, not ten years down the road when we have a nicer house or a better house or are "happier" because of whatever reason. Does this make sense?
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