Well, it's not HOT in my neck of the woods in temperature (not today anyway) but it's sure been a HOT minute since I last posted. For that I am so sorry but it seems my life has been consumed with doctor appointments, tests, and MORE tests, biopsies, surgery and so much more. One day at a time sweet Jesus is all that any of us can ask for. Wanted to pop in on this beautiful Sunday afternoon to share a little about what I've been up too. Marty and I enjoyed a weekend at the beach before I had breast cancer surgery and took advantage of the time I had in between so many doctor appointments and testing. It was sure a good little getaway. We celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary in September. WOW! Just babies! LOL! We were high school sweethearts. Started dating at age 16. Married at age 18 and started a family at age 20. We celebrated Marty's birthday in October. He says that he's feeling his age these days. LOL! He still works 4 days a week and has a long commu...
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