There are things I want.
which cost money
that we don't have.
Ever since we moved to Knoxville, I have been searching craigslist and thrift stores trying to find those last few pieces to "complete" our home, i.e. a media stand that isn't from the early 90's. A trunk to store Beckham's toys. A bathroom cabinet to store our towels and toiletries. A bicycle trailer.
Mostly, the efforts have been fruitless. maybe because I am fairly picky. But probably more because we don't *need* those things. The lack of them is not impeding our lives in any way. But i keep on searching. Even when I hear God's gentle voice encouraging me to "let go", I don't.
This morning I am reminded, by the grace of God, that He gives us daily bread. Lately, I've been trying to custom order mine. Cranberries and walnuts mixed in, please, God?
Part of me knows, deep down, that even if I found all those things at really great prices, my heart wouldn't be any better off. I'd still be searching for something else to "complete" the picture. What graciousness of God to help me stop searching, if even for today, and look to him. Supplier of all good things. Provider of my daily bread. Lover of my soul.
"Give us each day our daily bread."
-Luke 11:3
I have been in the place that you are now many, many times. Thanks for the reminder to be satisfied with the daily bread that God provides:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't tell you how often I struggle with the exact same thing. This is a really great post.
ReplyDeleteAnd your baby (from the pictures in the pumpkin patch post) is about the cutest thing ever!