You know when I said that some days the pictures I end up with are not the pictures that were in my mind when I wake up? Yeah, this is definitely one of those pictures. Today is a little fun and perhaps a bit "off" but let me introduce you to Sticky Piggy. He was a much-loved little liquid-filled glob acquired by my son from a bowling arcade for a mere 95,000 tickets or something. His life span was about 35 minutes and when his insides splattered all over Jack's face, there were at least a couple of tears shed. Really....tears were shed over this bizarre glob of goo. My mother drove up to stay with us for a few days (something I am so grateful for and shall be mentioned tomorrow unless I get sidetracked with other rubbery toys) and jokingly remarked, "Is Sticky Piggy going to make your gratitude list today?" I laughed and then, of course, I started to think. I'm a thinker, an analyzer, a ponderer, something is always occurring inside my mind. Often I ask Jay "What are you thinking about right now?" and his answer is "Really, nothing." I can't comprehend such a response! And I had plenty of time to think about Sticky Piggy because I may or may not have been driving the carcass of the sunken creature back to the bowling alley for a replacement. Anyway, I kind of prayed something like, "So God, are you really going to show me gratitude through Sticky Piggy?" Guess what? He answered. Today's gratitude is for the material blessings that are absolutely poured all over us, and so often we continue to pout or sulk or simply disregard the gifts because we have our eyes set on other Sticky Piggies of this world. Isn't is actually a blessing when God is gracious enough to show us the frailty of material possessions so that we can readjust our vision on what He has called us to do in this life? To glorify God and enjoy Him forever. All things are from Him and by Him and should be enjoyed to His glory, but only One thing should drive us day in and day out-our pursuit of Christ. My grateful lesson of the day-enjoy the blessings God has given but don't hold too closely or too tightly because He will graciously remove whatever competes for His glory. And for those of you captivated by this cliff-hanger of a story..... yes indeed, we have another addition to the family.....Gooey Piggy.
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