Thinking about this sweet life our Savior has given us and what it means to Him.
I have to check my heart, because in a generation that's consumed with social media, sometimes my priorities are all jumbled up.
I get it, some of our greatest friendships have been found through this tiny screen and it can be used as a platform to positively share God's Word♡
But I also know our greatest discontentment can stem from scrolling through our feed aimlessly for hours. Then before we know it, we're striving for that "next best thing" instead of enjoying what we have, while waiting on His timing.
Because in reality, I know our Savior doesn't care about our amount of followers or the number of likes on a photo we get. He doesn't care if our closet is filled with the latest trends. Or if our kitchen is up to our Pinterest standards- currently guilty of this.
He could also care less about how much we share our favorite Bible Verses if our life behind the screen doesn't reflect His goodness. Also working on this too;)
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I often think back on both my grandmother's, who we've had to say goodbye to, and the impact they left on our earth.
I think of the genuine and real relationships they had with others-- relationships that could interrupt your daily routine and it wouldn't be an inconvenience. Or how they would always be the one to lend a helping hand without a person having to ask.
I think of their ability to love (like really love) those who hurt and did them wrong.
Most importantly I think of their obedience to their faith, which was evident through every season.
And when they went Home, all the external things didn't matter. Don't get me wrong, I know our God has given us these things to enjoy, but to enjoy without being attached to. (Matthew 6:19-21)
What mattered the most was their genuine heart and how deep they loved.
Because in a world that is so surface level, what is it that I'm really trying to obtain?
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I've been reading the story of Abraham and I realize sometimes we think our sole purpose is based on what we can check off while we're here on this earth. But you guys, it's so much more than that. The promise God made with Abraham, was it impactful in that moment? YES. But it was set up to be so much more impactful 400 years later - when Abraham's descendants would return from wandering the desert. (Genesis 15:6-18)
Imagine, God telling you about this amazing thing that was going to happen because of you -- but guess what, you'd be long gone before you get to see it.
So I have to ask myself...
Do I allow God to use me His way, or am I clinging so tightly to old habits?
Am I present and involved with what's in front of me, or am I serving my distractions instead of Him?
Is this life I'm building something that will be everlasting for our family and the generations to come? Or built on things that just come and go?
I pray the desires we store in our hearts are the ones that are glorifying and pleasing to Him. I pray we crave meaningful relationships, instead of just craving "stuff". And sweet friend, if you're feeling this on your heart too, I pray you know you're not alone while walking this road.
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