Entitled and expectation
In education and also in many other areas of life research will tell you that your expectations are how far you rise. The same goes of others, if you expect them to let you down well more often that not they will. The Bible says, "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4. Funny thing is that we as humans think that our desire must come in a specific way. In turn when it doesn't we easily give up.
Then we read inspirational stories of people who overcame tremendous obstacles to reach their desire and we go hmmm for about 30 sec. You know the couple who tried for 7 years to have kids, or the family who have battled disease and on and on.
It then makes me think how tv sitcoms usually have many of the characters (or several of them) facing a similar situation? My mind goes to 7th Heaven because there were always multiple story lines but it all followed one basic principal or problem. It seems I am surrounded by multiple people who are in the same moment in life. People who are challenged in finding the path God has for them, a job and/or relationship. I personally am looking for restoration in my marriage to be what God destined, best friends and soul mates. I love my husband and he likewise (loves me that is:) but well we have got leaps and bounds to go. Marriage is work folks and if you didn't get that memo hear it loud and clear now!!
Also I am feeling the transition in my daily life to be ready to work outside the home more each day. I want a job, not just any job but one that meets our financial needs of the extra's (kids increasing activities, new car, vacations and savings). But this job can't just do that, no it must also be a balance to what I love, serving others yet leave room for my ultimate priority my family too. Yes, that sounds pretty demanding but see I am not going to limit myself or God. He knows exactly what I need, where that job is at and who it is for. I refuse to determine anything more cause well I am not God for a reason. He knows what company, school or place. He is so much bigger than me I do not want to limit him in all this. Too many times in my past I had a bad attitude because my job changed and I didn't think I wanted it. Yet each and every time it was in fact exactly what I needed.
I feel entitled to such because his word says I have that right. Just like right now I feel entitled to sit here and take a break. I worked hard today taking care of my home and investing in the littlest life I have charge. It feels pretty darn good to rest in all that. I truly don't understand why so many people don't crave this awesome God.
Thank you dear friends for reading my thoughts and being a part of my life. I pray you have all the desires of your heart too!
Then we read inspirational stories of people who overcame tremendous obstacles to reach their desire and we go hmmm for about 30 sec. You know the couple who tried for 7 years to have kids, or the family who have battled disease and on and on.
It then makes me think how tv sitcoms usually have many of the characters (or several of them) facing a similar situation? My mind goes to 7th Heaven because there were always multiple story lines but it all followed one basic principal or problem. It seems I am surrounded by multiple people who are in the same moment in life. People who are challenged in finding the path God has for them, a job and/or relationship. I personally am looking for restoration in my marriage to be what God destined, best friends and soul mates. I love my husband and he likewise (loves me that is:) but well we have got leaps and bounds to go. Marriage is work folks and if you didn't get that memo hear it loud and clear now!!
Also I am feeling the transition in my daily life to be ready to work outside the home more each day. I want a job, not just any job but one that meets our financial needs of the extra's (kids increasing activities, new car, vacations and savings). But this job can't just do that, no it must also be a balance to what I love, serving others yet leave room for my ultimate priority my family too. Yes, that sounds pretty demanding but see I am not going to limit myself or God. He knows exactly what I need, where that job is at and who it is for. I refuse to determine anything more cause well I am not God for a reason. He knows what company, school or place. He is so much bigger than me I do not want to limit him in all this. Too many times in my past I had a bad attitude because my job changed and I didn't think I wanted it. Yet each and every time it was in fact exactly what I needed.
I feel entitled to such because his word says I have that right. Just like right now I feel entitled to sit here and take a break. I worked hard today taking care of my home and investing in the littlest life I have charge. It feels pretty darn good to rest in all that. I truly don't understand why so many people don't crave this awesome God.
Thank you dear friends for reading my thoughts and being a part of my life. I pray you have all the desires of your heart too!
May God show you His mercy, once again, and lead you down a path of contentment and satisfaction. Praying God gives me favor in my next grand scheme in life.
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