Pursueing things.....

The pursuit of "things" is a very empty pursuit. Have you ever thought, "If only I had....(a new car, new house, diamonds, a new tractor, new dress - whatever the case may be) - then things will be great. Only to achieve the goal - and then you start thinking how you can make whatever better, then "things will be great".

I can remember saying to my mom - once I am married and have kids, I will really be happy. At the time, I wasn't even dating or interested in dating. Then you go through that hard time in your life, where you are "always the bridesmaid and never the bride" - yes, I was in five weddings - and that means paying for ugly dresses you will NEVER wear again times five! Not that I am bitter and twisted or anything. :-) When people got engaged, yes, I was happy for them, but down deep, wanted that one person that would cherish me.

The wait was surely worth it and in the time of waiting, I was very prepared for marriage. Once I got the engagement ring - then I wanted the wedding band. I can remember asking my finance at the time, "can I visit my wedding band". Of course he smiled and said yes.

OK - then we are married and I ask my husband, can I get a ring surround ring for my engagement ring when we are married 10 years? He said yes and the ten years went in a blink of an eye - and yes, I got that ring too.

My point is this - I have all the rings, which I enjoy wearing - but nothing means more to me then my faith in Jesus Christ and my family. I would give these rings up for them. I look at them now - and yes I enjoy them - but they are worldly things. The pursuit was fun - but my pursuit of time with the Lord will reap eternal benefits.