Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Life of Plenty

We have so very much!  I'm not saying we drive the best cars or own a huge house, or that we eat king crab for supper every week.  But what we do have is more than plenty.  Everyday I wake up to find my loving husband laying next to me.  Everyday I have the joy of loving on my little boys and seeing them learn something new.  My family has clean clothes to wear and a roof over our heads.  Our stomachs are always satisfied.  I have the privilege to read my Bible and talk about Jesus whenever and wherever I want to.  My husband is such a hard worker, and I am blessed to be able to stay at home with my boys.  I thank the Lord that I was given parents who raised me to love Him.
We put up a Christmas tree last weekend.  It's full of fun ornaments that belonged to my husband and me from when we were younger.  Some belong to my little ones and will be passed on to them when they grow up.  At the top of our tree hangs a brightly painted cross which proclaims the word 'Savior'.  A midst all of the presents and holiday buzz, that "tree topper" reminds me of what is important.  I pray I can pass that on to my children - the realization and importance of what this season.... and this life.... is all about.
To whom much is given, much is expected.  This year I want to discover something that we can do as a family to reach out and serve.  We need to give back.  What does this look like?  The Bible talks about helping the fatherless, the widow, the orphan.... Are my eyes open?  Am I sensitive to the Lord?  I am reminded of what serving the Lord looks like when I read Jesus' words, "Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the lease of these, you did not do for me."  Are we clothing and feeding and helping the people God has set before us?  I am challenged.  We have so much.  But do we give so much? 

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