I've been feeling particularly stressed and sad about finances. Erwin too. Daily he would come home and talk about the car we can't buy, the houses we can't afford and the trips we won't be taking. It's been wearing on us and we've been feeling down, envious of others and forgetful of our blessings.
Tonight he came home from work, and while he was rocking our son he said to me: "You know what? I've been thinking about everything that I wish I had, and realized that I actually have everything that I have ever wanted. An amazing wife, a beautiful son, my uke and guitar and sports equipment."
He laughed at himself, and then went on to explain that he truly did feel richly blessed, and wanted to focus more on the tender ways his life is rich in the eyes of the Lord.
I turned my back to him as I skimmed through our coupons, so he couldn't see my eyes fill up with tears. I was humbled by his efforts to change his way of thinking and the desires of his heart. I knew I needed to do the same thing.
So here is to a change of heart. A change of perspective. More faith. Not only in the Lord, but in myself, that I can trust more, work harder and understand deeper the plan my Heavenly Father has for me. And know we will always be taken care of, regardless.
I am committing to set my sights towards celestial blessings and not focus on the enticements and distractions of the world. I will pray to see the small and simple; that are full of huge blessings.
I look at my family and at my blessings, and see that I truly am...rich. :) <3
Tonight he came home from work, and while he was rocking our son he said to me: "You know what? I've been thinking about everything that I wish I had, and realized that I actually have everything that I have ever wanted. An amazing wife, a beautiful son, my uke and guitar and sports equipment."
He laughed at himself, and then went on to explain that he truly did feel richly blessed, and wanted to focus more on the tender ways his life is rich in the eyes of the Lord.
I turned my back to him as I skimmed through our coupons, so he couldn't see my eyes fill up with tears. I was humbled by his efforts to change his way of thinking and the desires of his heart. I knew I needed to do the same thing.
So here is to a change of heart. A change of perspective. More faith. Not only in the Lord, but in myself, that I can trust more, work harder and understand deeper the plan my Heavenly Father has for me. And know we will always be taken care of, regardless.
I am committing to set my sights towards celestial blessings and not focus on the enticements and distractions of the world. I will pray to see the small and simple; that are full of huge blessings.
I look at my family and at my blessings, and see that I truly am...rich. :) <3
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