6.10.2008

Blessed Beyond Measure

I, along with many others, have been a member of the Commiseration Party of late as I watch the economic chaos taking place in our nation. It's frustrating that fuel costs continue to climb at an unbelievable pace, which affects everything else in our country. I cannot believe that I recently told hubby to "just put in $50" while at a gas station. Unfortunately, no one's income increases anywhere close to the cost of living, if it increases at all.

However.

I have to remember that it's not as bad as it may seem. Sure, it's not always easy, and I know there are families out there for whom this is extremely hard. But I was reading this post by Gabriel this morning and was reminded that I am incredibly blessed, even in the hard times.

We still have food, milk, clothes, and a home to live in. We are still able to put fuel in our vehicles to drive places. We might be driving a little less, but we're not relegated to walking. Yes, the cost of everything is higher. Sure, we can't just spend what we used to. But does it mean we're not being taken care of? No. God is faithful and He continues to provide - above and beyond even the basic necessities. I still have a cell phone and DSL internet service. I even went to Starbucks last night to visit with a friend, while sipping on my chai latte and enjoying a piece of lemon pound cake. Not exactly deprivation.

I know that I often take things for granted, or even begin to feel like life is hard, but then I read about the circumstances in Argentina, and realize that I am blessed beyond measure. I have nothing to complain about. And while I see this rapidly changing in the US, I currently have freedoms that many others don't.

Thank You, Lord, for the perspective adjustment. And I pray Your hand of blessing upon the Argentine people, as they seek to provide for their families, and just survive.

5 comments:

carrie said...

first of all, no inappropriate typos this time!!


And more importantly, that's so true. I've often thought ahead at what it could look like and remain thankful that it's not that bad yet. And if there is a time when it does get "that bad" we will be ok because we have a big God.

Does that mean we'll have all the luxuries that we enjoy now? Maybe not. But we will survive nevertheless. We are not here to be comfortable. We are here to serve our Creator.

Robert said...

It was a blessing to read this. You have such wonderful perspective. While the country moans (and understandably so) about things such as gas prices, it's really trivial for most of us. Most of us won't lose our job over gas prices going. And you know what, due to budget cuts here, I DID lose my job but I'm not freaking out. I still get to teach, I just don't know where or what grade level. Writing such as yours reminds me that God is in fact in control. Thanks for the reminder.

Raven said...

Well and beautifully spoken.

Gabriel said...

Wow. I don't know what to say, Jean. So very well written, I'm amazed that somebody can come up with such wonderful thoughts after having read something I wrote.

Would you mind if I posted a Spanish version of this in my blog, linking to the original? I run a series call "Stealing posts" in which I normally do that, and I couldn't possible find anything better than this to post...

Gabriel said...

OMG. Sorry, I called you Jean! :-)

As I said in my blog's apology, I was working on my award post when I wrote the previous comment, and I had you (Dianne from Bunny Trails) and Jean from Penny Lane. So of course, I got all mixed up...

Very sorry for the confusion...

I'm scheduling the post for Saturday morning. Thank you again!

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