It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
We as women in general tend to compare ourselves to other women don't we? We say, "I wish my hair looked like hers. I wish I had a house like hers. I would love to be able to speak like her. I long to have my children act like hers. I want a car like she has. I wish my husband acted like hers. I wish my house was spotless like hers. If only I could cook like she does. I wish I had her height. I wish my facial complexion was like hers. If only I had her money". And our list goes on doesn't it?
First I want to say this:And listen good.....We need to be very careful about what we WISH FOR! We have no clue what is really taking place in another woman's life nor may we want too!
If we are going to compare ourselves to someone else let it be Jesus! That will put our life into perspective.
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First I want to say this:And listen good.....We need to be very careful about what we WISH FOR! We have no clue what is really taking place in another woman's life nor may we want too!
If we are going to compare ourselves to someone else let it be Jesus! That will put our life into perspective.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Wow Cindy, that was powerful and so true. The other day I was wishing that I could paint like a friend of my daughters.
ReplyDeleteI was sitting thinking that I have zero gifts...and while I still kind of believe that. I try to not want what others have...but painting or singing is one I struggle with LOL.
So thank you for the reminder...I need to read this again.
Blessings,
Connie
Amen! Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom :) I hope you're having a good week.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you,
Stephanie
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I'll 2nd your statement. be very very careful what you wish for , as we never truly know whats going on in someone elses life..
ReplyDeleteWe need to focus on being the best SELF we can and that will be job enough..
So true! We never knows what goes on behind closed doors.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Hugs,
Donna
Don't you think that sometimes God allows us to have what we wish for just to teach us a lesson...or does that only happen to me??!!??!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBoy that is so true. I have fallen down that well more than once.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice.
GREAT post today Miss Cindy and a great reminder for us women to realize that only one we need to compare ourselves to is Christ.
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So true. It brings to mind one of my favorite scriptures. Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. We should all take a page from Paul's book and develop this attitude of satisfaction with where the Lord takes us and what He provides us with. Blessings to you, Ms. Cindy.
ReplyDeleteOh don't we all struggle with this one, this is a great reminder for this morning. We never know whats going on behind te scenes do we
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for this very important reminder, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteBlogging can be a comparison pit... I really try very hard to guard against that! I really appreciate your timely post!
Blessings!
Amen to that!...Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! So grand to be back in the blog swing of things and visiting with you - just in time, it would seem, for a timely Wednesday Word that smacks me right between the eye! Thanks for the reminder. My thoughts often do wander and then I become aware of them and blush to confess I say some of the very things your point out here. Oh! Good Word!
ReplyDeleteJoy!
Kathy