Good morning friends,
I know these are fewer and far between, life sometimes takes over.
Are there people who make you crazy? Or ones you dislike?
Yep me too.
God has been showing me lately how to love the unlovable.
I grew up in a house that always had tons of people coming and going.
All manner of folks, Rich, poor, dirty, hungry, lonely.
My parents never turned anyone away.
Our house was a safe zone, you could talk, drink coffee and laugh.
But you knew you were loved. No matter who you were.
My mom was not easily impressed, so fashion or labels meant little to her,
but peoples souls were.
I like to think I am like that, OK I love fashion, gotta have me a purse.
But titles and accolades mean little to me. I am not impressed by letters behind your name.
It doesn't mean you are better just like to study.
I hope I look to peoples hearts. Money does NOT make the man. Bank account balances mean little.
I have seen super rich who are horridly unhappy and bottom rung poor who were the happiest.
It is more about being content and happy no matter where you are.
My Grandfather, was a pastor, raised 13 kids in a dirt floor, non electric cabin,
He prayed that 4 generations of his family would never win a great amount of money (lotto)
and my mom prayed that the next 4 generations wouldn't either.
Why? They knew contentment where God put them. I am a trailer living, used car driving, thrift store shopping, second hand loving person.
And yes I am happy, oh there are things I wish I had, but I also learned young,God will give us all the desires of our heart. I have lived in my dream house, drove an amazing car, carried the bag I have always wanted.
So where does true contentment and unconditional love come from?
They come from a heart that trusts God is in control. That He really does supply all our needs according to His riches. We can learn the true meaning of faith, and trust by relying on God, and knowing He is in control.
Once we had no food in our house at all, I mean none. My mom had us set the table and pray. We asked her why and she said with such confidence God would supply with a smile on her face.
As soon as Amen was muttered, the doorbell rang. When we opened it our porch was full of food, and no one in site to identify for the delivery. That moment showed me Faith in action. So if God can take care of us, why do we fret and worry? OK so human nature plays a part, but it is so much easier to give it to God.
Oh I worry, fret and stress. God always shows me HE is in control.
We can come to Him no matter how we look or smell. We don't have to prove anything to Him. We
can just come. With our sin and nasty junk, with our addictions and pain. He doesn't want perfect, cause if He did He could have made us that way, instead He wants us like we are. Don't take for granted the things He gives you. Thank Him continually, and find contentment in Him and not a place or situation. IN HIM.
He's got your back.
Where can I learn to trust Him with my circumstances?
My health, finances, children etc.
Ask Him to show you
Be blessed
Always
Suszi
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