Does abundance come from stuff? Really if you believed that you would never have enough stuff. Truly if stuff provided abundance wouldn’t you be fulfilled by now?
No, abundance comes from a heart of gratitude for the blessings we have. It comes from the peace in knowing that no matter how much or how little I have I will be provided for. It comes from the ability to let go and give to others freely, without the need for reciprocation.
Imagine if all of us had this spirit. If all of us could be grateful for what we have and the only need we had was to help others. Wouldn’t everyone have abundance?
Yes, it is idealistic, perhaps even a pipe dream. I can’t say that I am able to do this all the time but it is something to reach for. So this year’s theme will be abundance.
Our pastor at church started off this year with a study in generosity. I would like to pass on to you, a book he shared with use called, “One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are”by Ann Voskamp. Ann makes a list of One Thousand things to be grateful to God as part of her journey to leading a purposeful and abundant life. She begins by jotting things down as she sees them.
Having eyes to see the blessings instead of the pitfalls will change your perspective on life. It gives energy and focus to the good, thus leaving the challenges and the need for things with little fuel to spark worry or pain. Lets follow Ann’s lead and list our blessings, I dare you.
