More, More, MORE...

Is it just me or does nothing ever seem to be enough?

I mean there's never enough time. Never enough money. Never enough food(although the pantry is full). Never enough hugs from the one you love. Never enough alone time, walking hand in hand. Never enough time at night to rest or sleep. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Why???

I think it's because people or We always want MORE! Right? More money. More date nights. More sleep. More food(most likely the food we don't need). More, MOre, MORE!! And for what? Nothing. Because once you have a little more, you want...You guessed it, MORE. It's a vicious cycle of not being satisfied with what you've got.

Relationships as well. You find yourself feeling like there has to be more. Or another person who might give you more. Whether it be their time, money, energy, life...I don't think even then it will be enough. It may suffice for the time or even longer but in the end a person who doesn't value it will lose their train of thought and start wishing for More.

Take me, as an example. I am far from being perfect, as I've stated before, but I find myself wanting quality time with my kids or my honey or my family. And it turns into disaster. No matter how well thought out the day, afternoon, evening is. Then, when it fails, miserably, I'm wanting more.

At the mall, people, I mean I, end up wanting more. More clothes, that I may need, but the kids need more than I do, More shoes, because the weather changes and I think I need boots or tennis shoes or sandal when it's rainy.

My mind is in constant motion of what's wanted, rather than what's needed. For me...My focus needs be turned to God. He will provide the more when we(I) feel out of sorts. When I feel like I've failed and can't make due with what I have(or don't have) He will ease my heart and show me what I have is quite sufficient(and then some)

If only more people see that. Feel that. Know that. HE IS ALL WE NEED! Would the world be a better place? Possibly. But, probably not. Our struggles make us stronger. Our lows are there for reasons only God knows, and we experience so we can choose Him and what's right. To then build up and stand strong with God by our side to guide us through this hectic, chaotic place we find ourself stumbling on.

Again, this is my life and what better way can I find? No better way...Just Christ's way. I'm going to fail, fall, want to quit all the time, but He shows me the right way. The way that shows me what I need, and in turn my wants fade away(not entirely) but enough to know that they are not so important anymore.

Tomorrow is not promised to me, but eternal life is. And that's all I want, need. And that is what I need to show my kids. Teach my kids. Model for them. And I'm going to get lost, but His light will guide me through to the straight and narrow.

I only pray everyone knows God and His gifts and promises He has for them, and they choose Him.

Blessings come in many different forms...a child, a friend, a hug, a sentence spoken to you, a helping hand...you yourself are a blessing in itself. And that I am thankful for.