We often get so consumed in what we don't have that we hurt God's heart by forgetting or ignoring the blessings that He has given us. Take children for instance. Often times we see these bonafide blessings as hindrances to our selfish, self-consumed nature. What about me? What about my time? What about the things I wanted to do? This attitude goes directly against that example that Christ gave us as He sacrificed it all for us ungrateful sinners.
Many times I found myself so heavily desiring to have a son that I never fully examined how gracious God was to lend me 4 girls. When I think of the all the women who struggle to get pregnant or the women who are putting themselves through tons of treatments to be a part of creation, I simply need to slap myself for my ungratefulness.
While I still pray that God lends me a son or 2 to raise, I dare not forget about the many blessings He has already given me.
Till next time,
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Was this aimed at me?? LOL. I noticed that I have the beginnings of a little baby bump today and I was so excited! I feel much more at peace about this pregnancy. And I just know that the Lord is going to bless us with good health and financial stability! Thanks for the support and encouragement.
Posted by: Mandy | July 29, 2008 at 02:21 PM