November 15, 2010
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Embracing God’s passion “NOT” the American Dream
The American Dream… even as Christians we often buy into it and equate happiness with what we own instead of our union with Christ. Our worth becomes tied to the size of house we own or what kind of car we drive or our husband’s profession. We may not realize it until our net worth is stripped from our clutching hands and we’re suddenly faced with this lie head on. The pull is strong .. very strong.. to live up to the materialistic standards raised by our nation. I feel it possibly stronger than some because I have been plucked out of a life of abundance by God’s sovereign hand and placed in a situation that is so opposite of what most would consider ‘success’.
Yet, life continues as usual …
Three of my precious little pea pods came to visit Bapa and I last weekend and spend the night. I’ve missed them so, so much. We are now an hour’s drive from two of our children and their families so our visits are farther apart. I was so happy, happy that three of my sweet peas were able to come and spend the night.
They do just fine in our small, little place (less than 300 sq. ft.) and do all the things they normally did when we lived in a home 10 times this size. On Saturday afternoon my granddaughter was climbing up the ladder to see the cat that lives in the loft above our studio when she turned to me and said, “Grammy, do you wish that you lived in a bigger house?” I looked at her sweet face for just a moment and then confidently responded, “Sweetie, Bapa and I are just as content as we can be living here because we know this is where God wants us to be”. Immediately, she was satisfied with my answer and turned to finish her journey upstairs.
It’s true, you know! We are content!
A long time friend of mine remarked the other day that ‘this’ situation would have driven me nuts if it had happened over 10 years ago. I pondered for a moment what had made the difference in my life. It didn’t take long to know the answer.. I’ve learned what my purpose is here on earth.. to bring Him glory.
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor 10:31 ESV
If He chooses for me to live in 300 sq. ft. then I can best bring Him glory by embracing His will for my life and learning to be content in whatever He chooses.
Life is no longer about what makes ME happy but about what brings HIM glory.
Comments (7)
thank you for being an example.. blessings Debbra
Amen! A great post. You (and I) are so blessed by God.
AMEN…..what a great post!
@ata_grandma - Yes… we are! :=)
Awesome post!
Wonderful, heartfelt post. i, too, would not have been as content now had i been living this life 10 years ago or more. God “grows us up” in HIm!
It’s great to get older and realize what really matters, and that verse really nails it!