Be content with such things as ye have. (Hebrews 13:5)
I heard a story recently about a newspaper carton that was drawn of two field divided by a fence. Both were about the same size, and each had plenty of lush green grass. Each field had a mule whose head stuck through the wire fence, eating grass from the other’s pasture. Although each mule was surrounded by plenty of grass, the neighboring field seemed somewhat more desirable–even though it was harder to trash.
In the process, the mules heads became caught in the fence. They panicked and brayed uncontrollably at not being able to free themselves. The cartoonist wisely described the situation with one caption, “Discontent.”
Like the mules, when we focus on what we don’t have, we become blinded to the blessings that surround us. There is nothing wrong with desiring something greater, but to think life is easier in someone else’s pasture may not be true. Besides, no matter whose pasture we are in, we will always have to deal with the attitudes of our own heart.
If there is something you desire in life, perhaps a bigger home, a better car, or even own your own business, look to Jesus to help you bring it to pass. And while He is working on it, remember to find pleasure in what He’s already given you,
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