Here’s what I’ve been thinking about lately in regard to money…
Why would I ever complain about not having much money for “extras”?
If we ONLY have enough money for what we NEED…then it sounds to me like we’re living a life of wealth.
Don’t you think so?
I mean…have you seen my pantry? And my big house? And my healthy family? And my closets and tubs full of clothes?
If we ALWAYS ONLY have ONLY what we NEED…then we’ll ALWAYS have just enough.
And that’s just what we need.
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Lynn says:
Very well said. Many things we consider needs are really just wants. We need to stop and think about this more often. Thanks for your thoughts.
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Niki says:
Amen, sister!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Kate says:
Great, great, great sentiment Laura! Such a good reminder.
May 22nd, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Val says:
ITA!!! Earlier this year we were talking about moving to a larger home. We kept saying how we needed more space. Then it came to me (had to be from the Lord) that we are BLESSED to have a home in the first place. Not only that, but how many people in the world would be blessed to even live in my garage. And I’m complaining that we need more space?! What the heck? Needless to say, we abandoned our plans and have a new appreciation for the roof over our head. HE HAS PROVIED WHAT WE NEED.
May 23rd, 2008 at 5:16 am
Sharmista says:
Amen! Thanks for the reminder!
May 23rd, 2008 at 7:57 am
Sonshine says:
Thanks for the reminder.
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am
Jenny B (aka Mother Hen) says:
Enough is as much as a feast.
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Heather - Doodle Acres says:
Agreed!!! Our extras are what add pounds to my figure and clutter to my home. Enough of the extras!!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Cindy says:
If only the rest of the western world didn’t subscribe to this philosophy!
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Cindy says:
…did subscribe! oops
May 23rd, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Karen W says:
We’re blessed, even when things are tight.
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Lauren says:
Absolutely!
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:59 pm