I could have a clean house... but then I might think I could do it all on my own.
Everything would stay organized... but then what on earth would I do all day?
People would think I have it all together... maybe I'd think so too - we'd all be wrong :)
I would have more time to myself... but I'd probably fill that up with loads of selfish ambition.
Could do more things outside of home... and forget the sweetness of quiet.
I would probably look younger... for awhile - beauty is fleeting - would that help me to fear the Lord more?
I could do more ministry... but perhaps get distracted from what my true calling and purpose is.
I'd have more money to spend on things I want... and become more self-absorbed than I already am.
I would still have a youthful figure... and remained totally vain.
We could have had a really nice house and really cool stuff... only always wanting more.
We could travel the world... and lose sight of the fact that we're just strangers here.
I would probably have everything under control... and lose sight of just how much I need the Lord.
My life would have been much different. But I am so thankful that God has given me these five wonderful blessings, to help in the process of sanctifying me and drawing me close to Him.
I sometimes find the temptations of those things when I watch a little tv or if I am around those ladies that have all those things (maids in their homes, perfect figures and boob jobs, nice clothes, etc.). I know that might sound extreme but I live in a weathy city where two incomes provide that for my neighbors. I sometimes have to go to the blogs, magazines, or homeschool conferences to help me redirect my focus back onto God's will for my family which involves sacrificial living every day. Yesterday, I had a lady tell me (she had five children) how blessed she was with all the wonderful grandchildren and family of five children God gave her. She looked me in the eyes with tremendous passion and told me to know that I will have the most abundant blessing now and even more later like her. I didn't know her. I just briefly met her in the parking lot. But, I know that I won't forget how passionately she spoke as she grabbed my hand and spoke right into my heart with her encouraging words of passion. Of course, I feel blessed now, but sometimes all the work and exhaustion lets those temptations run around in my head. I guess I am just reflecting in reading your blog. Thanks for sharing in your post.
Loved this post!!! So true! Well, except that I was messy even before I had kids. (Just ask my college roomates.) Having 4 kids actually helps me to keep the house cleaner! ;) LOL
