Thankful for PB&J

Today at lunch, I was preaching
explaining to Maggie the importance of being thankful (even when she did not necessarily want to eat her PB&J), because there are many children in other parts of the World who do not have food. I added that we needed to tell God how much we appreciate Him providing for us. As I was questioning to myself whether she was too young to get the full meaning behind the message (which she completely got it 100 percent), I was deeply convicted. We have so much! And, how many times am I truly grateful for our food, warm house, clothes, and comfortable bed. Not often enough!

So, once again, the Lord has used my four-year-old to reveal something about my own heart. And, although sometimes I feel a little bit picked on, I am more and more realizing how sweet that is of the Lord to take the time to work on me through the daily mundane.

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much or little. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty, or want; for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ Who gives me the strength and power.

Praying for more learning opportunities everyday.....