More Than Enough

As you read that title, you may have thought I was referring to yesterday's snow.  And although I didn't have that snow on my mind as I began this post, the flurries and snow showers we had yesterday are, in fact, more than enough for me at this not-yet-winter point in time!

But I have been actually sitting here reflecting on that phrase.....more than enough.....and on lyrics from Chris Tomlin's song Enough:

All of You is more than enough for all of me.
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love,
And all I have in You is more than enough.

 

 

More than enough.  So very blessed, as are most of us who live in this country.  On this very cold morning, I have a roof over my head, warm clothes, plenty of heat and coffee and afghans to snuggle in.  I have more than enough food in my pantry.  While I may get hungry at some time during the day, I am in no way hungry in the way much of the world's population is hungry.  I may grumble because I have run out of my favorite food and need to make a trip to the grocery store, but I'm able to do that.  I have a car full of fuel to take me there, abundant choices when I get there, I am physically able to do my own shopping, and I have the funds to pay for what I want to purchase.  I have more than enough.  Truly I am blessed.

 

As we approach the holiday season, might we be more mindful of those around us who are less blessed.  Who struggle to pay the bills.  Who are stressed over how they are going to provide Christmas gifts for their children.  Whose homes aren't as warm.

 

Take a few minutes to consider all the ways you are blessed, remembering that all our blessings aren't reflected in our bank accounts or our pantries.  There's the sweet smile of a child.  A hug just when you needed it.  A special song you heard on the radio or in Sunday's church service.  A verse that especially touched your heart as you read your Bible this morning.

 

Count your blessings today. And as you are remembering how blessed you are, don't forget to be a blessing to others.

 

"And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'" (Matthew 25:40 ESV)