#Blessed

So recently there has been a post going around facebook comparing our circumstances to those of other populations of the world. Have you seen it? Thought about it? Realized how amazingly blessed we are? It is so easy to get caught up in comparing what this one has, what I have to do compared to her, etc…… We see peoples talent shown on social media, whether it is a beautifully decorated home, children excelling in a specific sport or activity, a person being honored for their work, a spouse being cherished in an extravagant way, a family going on a trip to Disney like you wish you could, someones cooking or baking skills way beyond our own…. the list goes on an on……

When we start to look at ourselves through someone else’s lens of life, we can start to question our unique gifts and talents. We can forget all the ways that God has blessed us individually. Do you have a prayer journal? A place where you write your requests down to your Maker? Do you have a dream or vision of your life, and where you want God to take you?

Sometimes I get caught up in the world of I wish I could be a stay at home mom…. I wish I could have healthy kids? I wish we didn’t have mountains of medical bills? I wish my kids didn’t have to go through all the illnesses, infusions, medications, and specialists……. But then I look at my kids, and I see kids who are wise beyond their years, kids who are empathetic and know how to be selfless and kind to those that are hurting. I see kids that are so brave, and willing/able to take a step out into the unknown, I see kids who absolutely 100% know that God is real, that he is with them, that He is with them each step of the way. Ultimately what occurs in this world matters little, what matters is our walk with Him, our decision to follow Him, and our decision to lead others to Him.

When you start to look at things from a Kingdom perspective, you realize the importance of the things that matter, and how so much of this world really doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if my house is completely spotless and could be showcased in a DIY home show or a professional magazine, it doesn’t matter if my kid is the star dancer, beauty queen, or quarterback. It doesn’t matter whether I have a million dollars, or a high profile job….

The thing that matters? Him! 100% him! So dear one, don’t compare yourself to your friend’s facebook post or pictures, or your home to HGTV’s homes. Don’t judge your life by the life someone else has been called to live. God has called you! He has called you by name! He has called you to walk the steps you are walking, to the live the life you are living. He has called you to be the mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt uncle friend, coworker…. to change YOUR WORLD, to change the WORLD around you for HIM. Keep Him as your focus, don’t compare your walk with another. Your crown? Shall be given to you in GLORY, and there is nothing that can compare to that.