Faithful to Provide?

Our varied situations may be a source of frustration, embarrassment, or even the occasional envy as we witness others carrying on business-as-usual or escaping to a summer home. But one way to turn around such emotions is to choose gratitude over grumbling. We are blessed in more ways than can be imagined by most of the worlds’ peoples.

Some of us just want to be able to pay the bills, stay reasonably healthy, and wrangle precious time with family scattered far and wide. Learning to “live lean” can be our first act of obedience and adaptation.

One of the perks of this position is that it forces us to simplify — a positive choice anyway. Daily we remember what we can live without. And daily we recall God’s faithfulness in years past. Recently I opened a letter to find an out-of-the-blue love gift from friends who reached out in generosity and grace. I wept, realizing this was a tangible reminder of a God who sees, who knows, and who uses His people to spread kindness.

Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a storyteller and seasoned mentor who engages both heart and mind while “Helping You Choose a Life of Serenity & Strength.” She has authored 15 books including “Soul Strong – 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life” and “Life-Giving Choices – 60 Days to What Matters Most.” She writes from “Sunnyside” cottage in New England and shares encouragement at LucindaSecrestMcDowell.com