Have you ever noticed how thoughts can creep up on you? It's not like I've ever woken up in the morning and thought "Wow, today is the perfect day to covet!" That's not how it works. Our thoughts wander, little by little, to places they shouldn't be.
Ronnie & I both had very good jobs B.C. (before children). And to be honest, we were not frugal back then- we liked new things, we like eating out, and that was fine. Fast forward 6 years & 3 kids later and things are a little different. I don't work full time at a demanding (and well paying) job. I am a full time wife, mother, teacher, and homemaker. And I know I'm right where God wants me at this time in life. Yet, I still have to remind myself that it's not about shiny new toys like campers or Kindles - my items of covet this weekend. So I come home. I ask God to forgive my poor attitude. I pray to desire Him more than these temporary things. And I remember that I am here "for such a time as this". I am here to be the best daughter of the King, wife to my husband and mother to our children, that I can be - with God's help. And that's a pretty great "thing".
Have a great day!
Charli
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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I spend way too much time thinking many of the same things. I often covet people's abilities and personalities more than things, if that makes sense. I'm also a little scared about the future because I know once we are in full time ministry things are going to change dramatically. I'm trying to learn to trust God now so that my attitude will be better later. I still have a LONG way to go!
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