The Grass Is Always Greener . . .

Lately, I've been thinking about how we each have our own little "piece of earth" that we are responsible for. I don't literally mean growing a garden, etc., although it might mean that. Its really hard for me to put into words, but its something about how we each have a circle of friends, family, jobs, and place where we live and we shouldn't really compare our set of circumstances to someone else's.

I really started thinking about this because the last two weeks I have been back at work and trying to juggle the challenges of nursing a small baby and being a working mom. Its been very tempting for me to be jealous of other moms who get to stay at home or work from home. Then, the other day, an acquaintance told me how lucky she thought I was because I get to go nurse Camila everyday at lunch and that my bosses are so understanding. Her comment really made me think, because she works from home and I was thinking she was the lucky one. So, I'm trying to wrap my head around this idea that we each have our own little piece of the puzzle that God gave us. Our lives definitely intersect with those around us and the people we come into contact with, but we really can't compare our lot in life with that of our friend or neighbor.


Psalm 16:5-11
5
O LORD, YOU are my portion and my cup; *
it is you who uphold my lot.
6
My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; *
indeed, I have a goodly heritage.
7
I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; *
my heart teaches me, night after night.
8
I have set the LORD always before me; *
because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.
9
My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; *
my body also shall rest in hope.
10
For you will not abandon me to the grave, *
nor let your holy one see the Pit.
11
You will show me the path of life; *
in your presence there is fullness of joy,
and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.

I think what I'm trying to say is that in all the circumstances of my life, I need to realize that God is may portion and my cup. He is uniquely able to meet me right where I am at; in the midst of the specific details of my life. He cares whether Camila will take a bottle or not. He knows I would rather be at home and yet it isn't where I'm at right now. The list goes on and on. Having someone say that they thought I was lucky, really made me stop and consider the many blessings in my life and helped me realize that I shouldn't be looking at others' lives and looking for something better. I should look for God's unique path for my life, because only in His presence is there fullness of joy.