Prayer Journal #9

 Today

's devotion was about jealousy.  I try not to be jealous, but I admit that I have moments where I wish I had a particular trait or could be 'like' someone else.  Then I think about it and know it would never work for me because that is not who I am.

Often our devotions relate to the theme of our uniqueness.  We are all made to be just as we are, and as we develop our talents and traits, they are particular to no one except to us.

I like to sew. I like to read. I like a clean and neat house.  I like my people and being with them.  I like taking vacations with my husband.  I like sleeping.  I like certain tv shows and movies and don;'t like others.  Those things are just part of who I am.

Today I want to focus on being happy with being me.  I want to be thankful for all that I have, that I am, that I am a part of.  I want to be not concerned about what others have and do.  

And while I focus on these things, I thank God for all that HE has given me.  He has give me the love of reading.  He has given me the talent I need to sew.  He has blessed us with the ability to buy a new house and property that is closer to our girls and their families and that is a perfect place for us to entertain.  He has given us a family that we love and that loves us and that enjoys spending time together.

How can I be jealous of others when I have so much to be thankful for?

Dear Lord, thank you for all of the blessings you bestow upon me and my family each and every day.  Thank you for providing us with more than we can ever want, with people who care about us, with a safe place to live and grow, with more food than we need, and with more love to share than we ever thought possible.  As some of our family is traveling today, watch over them to give them safety as they are on the roads.  Be with them as they rest and relax and enjoy family time together.  Be with all of us as we work through this week and prepare 4-H projects as well as complete other home challenges.  Please help us remember that all that we have, we owe to you.  Thank you, Lord, for health, happiness, and family.  Amen.