I would normally say I am a fairly un-materialistic person. I'm not majorly fussed by gadgets or nice cars; I'm not the sort of person to try to climb the social-ladder. I think this is obvious by my lack of ambition when it comes to having a career too! My parents had a lot to do with this; instead of fancy cars or stretching to buy a bigger house, they spent their money on other things. We were certainly very privileged now I look back but money was used for 'living' (e.g. - clubs, driving lessons, uni, family experiences) not on 'things'.
However recently I feel like a spirit of discontent is creeping in. I have been to a few people's houses recently which are beautifully decorated, being extended or huuuge compared to our tiny little home. I have also caught myself looking at family-sized cars and thinking 'that would be nice as a next car' - J will tell you I am normally totally uninterested in cars. I have also spent time looking at how much a new TV would cost (we still don't have a flat screen), looking at revamping our kitchen and redecorating the living room!
I don't know where this sudden need to 'better' ourselves has come from and I know that God is challenging me in a big way about it. Having another child is not going to improve our finances and there are other changes coming soon in our lives which are also going to affect us (I should be able to talk about this soon). I need to get my head out of this worldly way of thinking and fix my eyes on Jesus and his plan for our lives. The verse in the title has spoke to me today; being godly and content are the things that are important in God's kingdom. I know that anything else that we need WILL be provided. Thank you God for blessing me so much, please teach me to be content in all situations.
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