I was reading through Seth Godin's blog on More vs. Enough
it reminded me about what had been going on in my life.
We always want more and usually more comes at the cost of something that is great for us now.
When is enough enough?, when is wanting more good and when is it greedy?
Aren't we as Christians taught to want more in using our gifts to the best of our abilities and making sure the "more" of what we want is in Christ.
At a church service I attended the man who gave the message talked with great passion about how we are never satisfied with what we have. Whether we are rich and want a nicer car, house, you name it. Or whether we are poor and want to become like the rich. We are so consumed with what is next and the next best "toy" we can get that we don't appreciate the now. When is it going to be enough?
Right now in my life I don't feel like I need anything more. Do I want to finish of my basement, maybe, do I want a new patio out back, not right now. Do I want a new TV, no because I know that it might become an "idol" for me. Out of all the things listed which of them really matter? Am I going to receive happiness from any of them? Am I going to keep wanting more?
Most of the times when I am not happy with something it is because I see someone else that has it and if they have it why can't I.
What brings you "joy" in life?
I have had this conversation with many people and it varies. I challenge where your joy is that is where your heart or in some cases your "idol."
In the past week I have found joy in talking with people about what life is really about. It has challenged me and brought a lot of joy to my life. Last week my joy was in really studying the scriptures for hours and applying it to my life.
My challenge is everyday to ask myself what brought me the most "joy" and why?
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