I have been struggling with the "grass-is-greener-on-the-other-side-of-the-fence" syndrome a lot lately...
It's all about perspective, right? :-)
The word "covetousness" basically means that you want something that doesn't belong to you. Something God hasn't given you - "the grass on the other side of the fence" so to speak. However, as a follower of God, covetousness should not be a part of my life. Rather, I should be giving thanks for all that God has blessed me with.
The Lord knows what "pastures" are best for His children after all. But as it is depicted by the above cartoon...we always think the grass is going to be greener on the "other side". However, it's all about perspective...learn to be thankful for what you do have!
It's all about perspective, right? :-)
Ephesians 5:1-4
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
The word "covetousness" basically means that you want something that doesn't belong to you. Something God hasn't given you - "the grass on the other side of the fence" so to speak. However, as a follower of God, covetousness should not be a part of my life. Rather, I should be giving thanks for all that God has blessed me with.
The Lord knows what "pastures" are best for His children after all. But as it is depicted by the above cartoon...we always think the grass is going to be greener on the "other side". However, it's all about perspective...learn to be thankful for what you do have!
Some thoughts to ponder about the "greener grass"...
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