Simple Things

For some reason I woke up this morning with a song in my head that I have only heard a few times and don't even know much of the lyrics. The chorus is about the only part of the song I know and it kept running through my head as I continued to pack. The song is titled "Simple Things" by Amy Grant.

Simple Things
(Tag)
I remember how I used to want it all
Funny now the big things seem so small

(Chorus)
I dream of simple things
I can believe in
Like the feeling this day brings
True love and the miracle of forgiving
I believe in simple things


As I continue to sort through all of our things I realized that much of what we have, though I am grateful, does not hold the same value it once did. There were so many things I wanted for myself, my husband, and our home that now seems so little compared to other greater things, like our family and friends. Sure, there are still things that I would like to have for our family and our home that would make things easier and/or nicer. But do I have to have those things? No. My husband, son, and extended family mean much more to me than any item in my home. This scripture in Luke came to mind also "Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be." Luke 12:34 I want to have a nice home for my children and to have all their needs met, anything beyond that is just added blessings. It seems as though through this process of preparing to move and become the mother of two (rather than one), has brought about a lot more change than just the obvious. I can see how God is using this as tool to teach me. I am always grateful for life lessons that God brings about through everyday life. Sometimes I get so busy in living in the moment that I forget that God is always at work. No matter what is going on in my life, whether I am facing big changes or not, there is always something to be learned.
Part of me wants to apologize for posting on such personal, spiritual topics but yet this is who I am. I am afraid that not too many really do know who I am. Even those some what close to me do not often see this side and I know that I need to share it more. So I do not apologize for being more open. This is a step in my life that needs to be taken. So I prepare you now for more posts such as this. I want to deepen my life by allowing myself to be who I am. I appreciate the support by those who read this and love despite my hang ups. Thank you once again.