Thankfullness

We had a wonderful holiday weekend with our parents and sister. Grandpa Dom was ill and couldn't make it this year but we're hoping everyone is well for Christmas. My dad set up a train around our Christmas tree this year and the kids love it! This year, I'm so thankful for the simple things - healthy children, a wonderful husband and everything we need. I continually pray for contentment and am thankful for verses like Hebrews 13:5 to remind me where I should be: (thanks Brandy :)

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,"

We have everything we need in Jesus and to want anything more than Him and His Kingdom in the life following this one is silly. I'm so thankful for God's word, His promises, for the family I've been so blessed with, and amazing friends. All of the material things in the world could not replace the things that are really important. I pray that I will keep asking myself - Does this really matter? Is this giving glory to God? If not, is it really worth it?