I think
about this often when I laugh with David. When I have a friend to call. When I
drive somewhere in a clunked up car—that was a gift, that we own flat-out, that
works well! When I know that I am loved by my husband, my Dad & Mom, the
rest of our family, our church, dear friends. When I drag myself out of the
house to go to work. When I remember the adventurous adventures of my life.
When I think of the gorgeous and rotating gallery of the artwork of the heavens
that we get to witness every single day. When I think on beauty and hope of
eternal salvation. When I remember the sacrifice of Christ and the fact that
he’s given me the ability to believe and know him. When I pull food out of the
pantry and it’s different from what we ate yesterday and it’s pretty and it
fills our bellies and makes us strong. When I got that scary infection and the
doctor had me come in right away, gave me medicine that worked. When I thank
God that we can know his word in our language. When I see how God listens to
our prayers and has moved. When I turn on the faucet and drinkable water comes
out (or even lots and lots of piping hot water)! When I get to give neighbors
tomatoes that grew in our garden.
And even
if I lost the car, the warmth, our savings account, the full belly, the clean
water, my husband and family, this good health, O Lord, may I remember you. And
in that remembrance, may I be rich.
My God
will supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19
