The Boni Bunch: Perception...

Monday, March 7, 2011

Perception...

I have been thinking about perception lately. They say that the grass is always greener on the other side. Most people think that their situation is so much more difficult than everyone around them. But every person has their own trials and problems... and really none are greater than another.

A mother of quads said to me one day that she doesn't know how I do it with my four kids. REALLY? This statement has kept me dumbfounded for some time now. A mother of 4-1 year old boys said to ME that she doesn't know how I manage with my 4 kids. I explained that I think she's silly because she has 4 kids all the same age.... at least mine are spaced out by a year or two...so the older two kids are more self-sufficient.

Anyways... it seems like no matter what their life situation, very few people are just truly happy and content. There is always something better, or different that people want to have in their lives. Myself included. There are days when I wish I had a different job, or that I had a better house, or that my house was cleaner & more organized...there are days when I don't like being a mommy (although I absolutely love my kids and would NEVER trade them for anything), there are days that I look at my single friends and think that sometimes I miss the freedom of being single (although I absolutely love my husband and would NEVER trade him for anything.

Hebrews 13: 5
"Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'I will never leave your or forsake you'" ... I think it's pretty cool that in the same scripture, we're instructed to be content with what what have AND that God will never leave us or forsake us. We can rest assured that BECAUSE God will never leave us, we can be content with what we have. He will not leave us... He will always be there... No matter what... to provide and take care of us...therefore, we can be content!

In spite of the fears and uncertainty that the world brings, I KNOW that my God is greater! My God will provide; My God is always here for me-Hewill never leave nor forsake me; I need to learn to be content in all things. In times of illness, rest in the assurance of HIS healing power. In times of financial strain, rest in the assurance that HE will meet all of my needs. In times of exhaustion, rest in the assurance that He will give me the strength to run and not grow weary! In those times that I don't like being mommy, I will PRAISE GOD for the blessing of my children! In those times that I don't like being a wife, I will PRAISE GOD for the blessing of the best husband on the planet!

This all goes back to a post I did recently about CHOOSING to be grateful rather than dwelling on the bad in life... about "thinking on these things"...the good, holy, pure things in life. The blessings are what we need to focus on- not the struggles! The blessings will override the struggles! Praise God for His awesomeness!

So, these are the thoughts that have been circulating in my head today...thanks for letting me share my heart! Love y'all....and hope you had an AMAZING day!

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Annissa March 7, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I need to remember to be thankful. I am well and truly blessed. And one of those blessings is you, Madam President! lol
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Rachel B.March 7, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Nicely put my dear. We very easily loose sight of what we have and let our wants get in the way. Myself included! In fact, I have been wanting a different house for some time, as does David. A house WE buy together and pick out. But that would mean going back to work full time. I am not willing to trade being home with my sweet babies over a new house. My kids wouldn't even know the difference other than I wasn't there with them and what are these strange environment we are in! Thanks for the perspective. I always keep it in the back of my mind, but it's nice to be reminded and put it back front and center!
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