It's All About Perspective

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As women, we want nice things.  We love to shop, we love to browse online, we love to hunt for bargains.  All of those things are fun and nice and good, and I love to do all of the above!  But sometimes I get in a rut, and all I can think about are the things I don't have.  It's discouraging, and I get angry.  Angry that I don't have more money to get the things I want.  I get frustrated and wonder if it will always be like this.  But then a quiet whisper says this to my heart, "Be content with what you have."

And sometimes, when I'm looking at pictures like this:

A little voice inside reminds me of this:

And when I'm looking at pictures of bigger houses (with more than one bathroom):

I'm reminded of the family I know that has lived in a hotel room for over a year (a family of 7).

When I'm complaining that I can't go out to eat because the budget is tight:

I remember my friends who have met the kids who live at the dump, and find their dinner there:

And I am reminded of the verses that say:


^"7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. ⁸But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. ⁹People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction." I Timothy 6:7-9 


^"11I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. ¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want."  Philippians 4:11-12

I am reminded to be careful that I stay thankful, and that I stay content.  So today I encourage you - whatever that thing is that you've been wanting so badly, find a way to love it and be thankful for it.  That includes me.  And my old refrigerator, and my house with one bathroom.  What will you give thanks for today?