"Start breaking my heart for what breaks Yours. Give me open hands and open
doors. Put Your light in my eyes and let me see, that my own little world is
not about me." ~ Matthew West, "My Own Little World"
I whine about not being able to find the shoes I want. I talk about my job being stressful and flights being delayed on trips and not liking the way that I look in a swim suit. I complain about having a stuffy nose or about being sore after a run. I get jealous of the girls on "Say Yes To The Dress" and get my feelings hurt when boys don't call.
Sometimes in the middle of our comfortable little lives, God smacks us with a big ol' dose of perspective.
Last week, I did a Make-a-Wish interview. I met a mom who was about my age. She had her hands full with four kiddos, one of whom has a life threatening disease. What was her request? A bed that would let her child be more comfortable. She talked about saving up money for a month to take her kids to the State Fair. She described "Sunday Funday" where she took her girls out to have quality time with their mom every week, but had to watch how much money they spent. She told me she has never been on a "real" vacation. But she loves those kids and makes sacrifices every day to make sure that are happy and taken care of and feel special.
Perspective, anyone?
6 comments:
You are such an amazing person to take time out of your life to volunteer and help make this mothers wishes come true for her son! God is amazing and he has a great way of opening eyes. This mother is an angle to her children. She will be in my prayers!
~LOKG
Boom. That hits home.
I'm going to eat some humble pie now.
-College Roomie
Tiffany, it's Zo. Perspective is what life is all about. Where we might complain about our jobs, there are those who would like to have a job.
You are a shining example of what's good in this world. Keep your spirits up, Tiffany. Let God continue to guide you. Of anyone and anything to follow, only HE is guaranteed to not lead you astray.
Love your posts and your blog. Keep'em coming.
Zo
I think I needed that. Thanks, Tiff.
It's hard to remember this, but sometimes this happens to us when we're least expecting it. My husband and I took a trip to Mexico last year for vacation, but it hit home when we saw how simply these people were living. Wow, do we have it good. Since then, I really try to appreciate what I have and try not to complain too much. I really do have a great life and I have to remember to appreciate it.
Good perspective! I also love the Matt West song. I have been telling myself, "These are good problems to have". What a God post today:) -Bri
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