No Favoritism
Funny. I feel like my whole life was filled with favoritism. After all, growing up, my neighbors called me Cinderella. Not because I wore beautiful gowns, had flowing goldie locks, or beautiful blue eyes (ok, so I have the eyes, ask Aaron), but because I couldn't play with friends till my chores were done. My sisters on the other hand, they had freedom I could only dream of. Of course, I may have exaggerated that some. We all had freedom, I was the responsible one. There was a time, this hurt bad. Now, I am thankful my parents were harder on me. Thanks to them, I'm as independent as they come, my house the main level is spotless 90% of the time, I clean before and after I play, I put 100% into everything I do, I love unconditionally, I'm not afraid to shovel, or take the trash out, I can get most stains out of clothing, and I will never try very hard not to treat either of my children better than the other.
I was reading in James again. James 2 to be exact. The title, Favoritism Forbidden. {Well I'll be. I know exactly what this is about. This is my life!} Actually, I was wrong. I had no clue what was in the reading I was about to undertake. James writes about the favoritism we show towards the wealthy vs the poor. I mean after all, would you rather grab a cup of Joe with Bill Gates and pick his wealthy brain or would you rather buy a cup of Joe for the homeless man on the corner? In all honesty, I'd rather meet with Bill. I'd rather learn his money making ways. The Bible says, according to James, this is a sin! The Bible says, "love your neighbor as yourself." It's the law and if you break the law you are a sinner. *gasp* God forgive me! Are you easily impressed by the wealth, status, and fame of others? Does your heart become envious, focusing on the haves vs have nots? Does your heart become bitter because they have it all and you want it? It's all sin, my friends AND I'm guilty. I have my days of wanting a large home with acreage, but why? My home here, which I rent, fits our family perfectly. Why do I need anything else? My vehicle gets me from A to B, why do I want a car payment? My clothes do their job, why do I need designer ones? To keep up with the Jones's? Because the ads on TV say so? My friends and family love me for me, not because of my "haves."
I was reading in James again. James 2 to be exact. The title, Favoritism Forbidden. {Well I'll be. I know exactly what this is about. This is my life!} Actually, I was wrong. I had no clue what was in the reading I was about to undertake. James writes about the favoritism we show towards the wealthy vs the poor. I mean after all, would you rather grab a cup of Joe with Bill Gates and pick his wealthy brain or would you rather buy a cup of Joe for the homeless man on the corner? In all honesty, I'd rather meet with Bill. I'd rather learn his money making ways. The Bible says, according to James, this is a sin! The Bible says, "love your neighbor as yourself." It's the law and if you break the law you are a sinner. *gasp* God forgive me! Are you easily impressed by the wealth, status, and fame of others? Does your heart become envious, focusing on the haves vs have nots? Does your heart become bitter because they have it all and you want it? It's all sin, my friends AND I'm guilty. I have my days of wanting a large home with acreage, but why? My home here, which I rent, fits our family perfectly. Why do I need anything else? My vehicle gets me from A to B, why do I want a car payment? My clothes do their job, why do I need designer ones? To keep up with the Jones's? Because the ads on TV say so? My friends and family love me for me, not because of my "haves."
God, forgive me for focusing on the "have nots" and losing the focus of your heart. Help me be content today with all that you have given to me. Thank you, Lord for showing me more of the icky stuff in my cup of Jo.
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