It is easy to look around and think you are lacking things. In this age of social media, along with internet shopping, print media, commercials, etc., we are always told we need items. This can cause us to turn our wants to needs. Then the little voice in your head that says you should be thankful for what God has provided, instead is noticing that you do not have this, that, or the other thing.
Each of us can likely find things in our homes we do not need—things we could live without. Perhaps you are also like me, and you can go into your kitchen to find food to last you a month. At first glance, you may say you must go for groceries next week because you always go weekly. But if you closely examine your stockpile of food and consider what your body actually needs to live, you could seriously survive a month with what is available. This means you have more than enough. You also likely can find in your closet, clothing that would last weeks if you did not do the laundry. This means you have more than enough.
Our God is a great giver. He is the greatest giver. The Bible says that He will provide all that we need to do what we are called to do in life for His glory. When He says we will always have more than enough, we will. The argument always lies in our definition of what is enough. Sadly, that has been skewed by the world. If you have food, shelter, and clothing for the day—you have all you need for the day. Thank God for His many blessings. Live life with open hands, remembering that was truly matters is not the stockpile of stuff, but love. Love matters.
“Even in a time of disaster he will watch over them, and they will always have more than enough no matter what happens.” – Psalm 37.19 [TPT]
Tania Gutekunst 