Christmas Lament

We do what benefits us the most.

If we were honest, we would agree with that statement.

I know I do.

Not all the time.

But sometimes.

I wish I could say I don't ever.

But, I do.

Instead of being thankful for all of the blessings God has given me over the past year, I focus on the one thing that i DIDN'T get.

Nothing specific, but i get disappointed when a child excludes me from the gaggle of Christmas gifts he's giving to other teachers. 

or, when i have to get another gift when I had already planned on getting them what I wanted to get them( another honest confession).

Why do I focus on the silly things that don't matter?

Why don't I realize that I'm lucky to even be celebrating Christmas this year-

With a healthy family

And a loving husband

And presents under the tree

And a job

And a working car

And a computer that I'm using to type this blog post.

And a calling to write these posts.

And a God that I know and He knows Me.

I don't know.

I guess I need a heart adjustment.

I suppose we all do.

I suppose that's why we celebrate the birth of a Savior in 4 days.