Thoughts

"Come what may and love it"  Edith Wirthlin

I saw this quote and it made me think what a good perspective that would be to have on life.  I have been striving for contentment with my home (it is not as large or as nice as some), with my work (I thought I would be a stay at home mom), with myself (I wish I wore a size 6).  This quote makes me challenge my efforts towards contentment.  Nothing wrong with being content.  Discontentment leads to constant striving for what cannot be had.  Happiness that seems to be in that new box of shoes, the greener grass in the nicer neighborhood.   Discontentment overlooks the precious smile on my child's face when he sees me in the morning.  It blinds me to everyday blessings of a loving husband, and the hug from a kindergarten student at school who can't wait for music class.  So contentment, that's what I want, right?  It is, but Edith Wirthlin's quote says it better.  I want to be brave enough to face hard times and disappointment when they come and wise enough to see the silver lining on every cloud.  Open-minded enough to see possibilities instead of limitations.  As I write this I have to admit that I want to think I can embrace this outlook on my own.  That I have within me the power to overcome my fears and flaws.  But here is where I want to be wise as well.  I want to have the faith to believe in the One who died for me.  That He will give me the grace I need to not only be content with my life and whatever I encounter, but to love it!