Every time I find myself dealing with temptation, I find my selfishness at the core of it. I want something I can't have. I want more of something that I already have enough of. I want my own way. I want to buy more things. I want to have more me time. I want. I want. I want.
Sounds ugly when I say it out loud.
Learning to be content is a process. But it starts with a decision to say "enough is enough". I have enough. I am enough. I don't lack any good thing.
And it's true. I don't lack any good thing. I have a relationship with Jesus Christ that I have never had to earn and should have never deserved. I have a husband who loves me for who I am and is my biggest fan on this planet. I have children who hug me and kiss me every day. I have friends who make me feel so valuable. I have my dream job! I have a home, two cars, and a hammock!
I am so blessed.
And I would just bet that if you would take time to spell out your haves instead of your have-nots, you would see that you are amazingly blessed as well!
The next time selfishness tries to invade my brain... I will battle it with contentment because I have God's "more-than-enough".
Recognizing that you are enough and have enough will help you move forward on the road to recovery. So take that step forward today. Remember, it's one step at a time...
Blessings!
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