Sunday, April 08, 2012

What I Learned About Jealousy

I have listened to this talk every day this week.  Sure, it seems repetitive, but I want to do that for all of the apostle's talks (and more, if I have time) from conference.  I don't tend to have a great attention span, so it's good if I get it a few times.  A LOT of times, in fact.

And so I have.

And I am caught by something new each time. 

The irony of the situation is that Drew was given an ipad at work this week.  And the snare of jealousy snapped in me.  I have wanted one of those for so long... so so darn jealous...

But why was I mad, because someone else was kind?

Because they truly were.  Drew's district is very generous with their technology.

But I did have a day where I didn't want to see him with it. 

I won't lie.

I was jealous.

I don't get technology at my job, either the one I'm paid for, and the one I am not.  I do get a lot of hugs though, and if princess P could crawl back into my body she wouldn't.  I mean, what a PERK!

Anyway, I was talking to my dad about it, and he told me it's not really any different then a phone.  It just puts the things you have in different places, which can be annoying.  And I slowly realized how blessed I am.  How an ipad woudn't change any of the blessings I am truly grateful for.

How Drew getting an ipad didn't change my life at all.  In fact, it may have improved it, I don't know how, but perhaps. :)

Anyway, it's a small example, but one that I think we all find ourselves caught in every now and then.  I am so truly thankful for SUCH a generous God.  I am so grateful for all that he gives me, and grateful that He is kind to you too.

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