Wednesday, after I auditioned and couldn't go back to work, I decided to take the train to Trader Joe's and get about $15 in groceries. (I'm on a bit of a budget and I already had two heavy bags, so this would work out well) I got off at Grand and walked and realized I had a missed call from my good friend Ryan. He happened to be in Chicago (from Michigan) interviewing at Macy's in the Water Tower. Long story short, he drove right over and went to TJ's with me, and drove me home, carrying my groceries inside for me. How randomly wonderful!
So anyway I ran across this verse in a devotional and decided to give up complaining, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation". Philippians 4:11,12
I found two things that tend to hinder my sense of contentment:
1. Comparing myself with others who seem to have more of what I want
- more stuff on their resume, more work, money, clothes, success, and oh yeah, a fiance or husband.
2. A feeling of entitlement
- I deserve more than I'm getting. After all, I work really hard and give a lot, and also, I'm awesome. :)
I believe that developing a keen sense of wonder at all that God is giving me now is the secret to being content. These things are here and I'm too busy complaining to see them. So maybe I'm giving up complaining and becoming more grateful. I'll try to post those little miracles every day!
Posts
