Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Ungodly Discontentment

Sometimes when I'm discontent with things, it is a godly discontentment. Here are some examples:
  • I'm not content with people I love being lost.
  • I'm not content with there still being a huge homeless population in Tulsa (and the rest of the world for that matter).
  • I'm not okay with children being abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Those are some examples.  But every once in a while, there are things that I feel discontent with that are not of God. This was a struggle that I recently experienced.

There I was, just facebook surfing absentmindedly, when I stumbled upon a high school friend's recent pictures. She is dating a famous person. I started browsing through her pictures and saw her hanging out with multiple famous people. She is beautiful, wears awesome clothes, and her life looks fabulous and glamorous.

And that got me thinking...
Why isn't my life this glamorous?
Why don't I have awesome clothes?
Why don't I hang out with famous people?

I was jealous. I was discontent.

That's when God gently reminded me:
You have a husband that I designed specifically for you.

You have a great family that loves you.

I have surrounded you with amazing friends.

But most of all...

You have me.

Forgive me Lord. Thank you for my incredible life. I couldn't have designed one better if I tried.

30 comments:

Tricia said...

Thank you, Missy. This is just what I needed to hear today! :)

Danielle Williamson said...

This is awesome Missy! Thank You :) We are thankful we have such wonderful neighbors :)

Beth said...

New follower from Where's the Love Friday w/ Mommapebz....hope you'll stop by to say hi!
Beth @ Two Monkeys & a Washtub
http://www.twomonkeysawashtub.com

~Dawn~ said...

Thank you for this reminder. You have a fabulous weekend. Glad I stopped by your blog!

Dawn @ Mom-a-Logues

Cherie said...

I am a new follower! Have a great week!
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Sassy Sites! said...

Thanks for joining our blog hop over at Sassy Sites! There are some amazing blogs out there, and you are definetly one of them! I'm a follower of yours too! Happy Friday! xoxo

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Melanie said...
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Melanie said...

Hi there.. following you via GFC now. Coming over here from Friday Hop;
would love a visit over at www.twoboysonegirlandacrazymom.com
Melanie

April said...

following you from some friday blog hops! loving this blog already :) i think everyone needs to step back sometimes and see the big picture God created for us specifically. i have to do it all the time and know that THIS is what i'm here for, THIS is what He created me for and nothing else would work, even if i tried.

best,
april

www.marineparents.blogspot.com

Kari @ Mommy's Fabulous Finds said...

Hi! I am a new follower from the blog hop! I hope you can stop by and visit my blog.

Have a great day!

Kari
http://shining2save.com

Unknown said...

Amen sister!!You have a beautiful family and the Lord is working in your life all the time to get you where He needs you to be. I hope all is well. I am your newest follower from the blog hop. I hope you can follow back at http://mylifeadventurebyme.blogspot.com/.
God Bless,
Shelley

Ron Cooper said...

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Inspiring You To Save! said...

Visiting from the Blog Hops! I love your site. I can't wait to get to know you better. Stop by when you get the chance. I have a Meet Me Monday blog hop and I would love if you could join in.

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Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

Hi, I'm following you from FFF blog hop.

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Hanna said...

I'm your newest follower from Friday blog hop. Lovely blog;) you can find me at www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com

Sassy Sites! said...

Thanks for being a part of our Sassy Sites blog party! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xoxo

Marni @ Sassy Sites!
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KyAnn (like Cayenne Pepper, only HOTTER) said...

I turbo love this post. Following you back.

Ruth said...

New follower from Sunday Strolling. Here's my link if you'd like to check out my blog:
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Ai Mei said...

Hi! I'm a new follower via Google Friend Connect. :) Found your through the Blog Hop! :) Hopefully you can stop by!

-Ai Mei
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Marissa said...

what a beautiful post :) I know I remind myself when I see "things" that others have that they are just "things" and I have a BLESSED life beyond words. You've got me hooked on your blog, new follower here!!!

Mama Hen said...

You have a beautiful life and family! Remember that the grass always seems greener, but it is not always so. You have a new follower from Welcome Wednesday! I look forward to following your blog! Come visit my blog Mama's Little Chick and say hi.
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Eat To Live said...

What a wonderful post. I enjoyed every second of reading.

I am a new follower and would appreciate it if you could stop over and possibly follow back.

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Kristin said...

Great post!! Stopping by from the Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop. Following you now.

Kristin
http://www.purposefulhomemaker.com
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Ron Cooper said...

Following you now from Relax & Surf Sunday. My blog “Inspire” has inspiring messages about family, faith and other topics. Please follow back!

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Courtney said...

Following you from Tag Along Tuesday. I'd love to have you follow me back. Have a blessed day! :D

Kristin said...

great post! I'm following from TTA!

Kristin :)
Keenly Kristin

*~Petra~* said...

Thank you for this humble reminder. I am always seeing what I don't have... it's good to remember our blessings. :)

Anne said...

LOVE this post. So relatable, and God really spoke to my heart. Stopping by from the LBS!

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