Got Enough?

I have a child who's world must be fair. It is not about having "enough", it's about being treated the same, receiving the same, eating the same. For my sweet, wounded child who grew up without, who still feels lost and insecure, it's all about acceptance. At first, I misunderstood my son, assuming it was about the stuff. Now I know that he would be truly happy without one toy, a cupcake, or even a bed. His greatest need, the one that drives his behavior is love. 

It's my greatest need as well, and just like my son I want it all to be "fair". I want what other people have. Whether its new boots, a purse, or a "normal" car (we drive a church van), it's all the same. Acceptance. Here comes the truth. It's true about my son, and it's true about you. We could be truly content, satisfied, joyful without all the stuff. IF. IF we are living our lives knowing we are completely accepted and loved. I heard a guy say recently, "I could never have enough, because I  could never be enough." He followed, by asking great questions like, "how many shoes are enough?", "how much food is enough?"

If you are reading this, you are among the richest in the world. What would happen if those of us with enough truly believed we are enough? Would our eyes be opened to those who are truly in need? There is a freedom that comes with knowing you are enough, accepted and loved. Your eyes are free to see need, your heart is free to be thankful. I love this video that the same man shared. Please watch.

Good Enough

Philippians 4:11-13

New International Version (NIV)

11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.