The First

The name "For the Birds"
I'll admit it- I have a tough time with wanting more. Or wanting better. I often find myself making excuses for my house- "We're planning on painting or expanding (in 10 or so years!)", for myself - "I'm just so tired" or "It's my hormones", or worse yet, for my family- "It's just a phase" or "I just haven't gotten to teaching them that yet". I often fail to see that God has blessed me with much. In short, I'm just being a whiner!

The Green Eyed Monster
While I was researching decorating ideas for my daughters first birthday party, I came across loads of pictures of nice houses where parties took place. Beautiful lush green backyards, accompanied by well dressed adults and children, were splashed on every page. It seemed like all the crafty and wealthy people have blogs! Though the ideas are cute, I think we'd have to take out a loan just to accomplish it all!
Jokingly I thought, "I've got to make a blog where I can showcase how us poor people do it!" And the phrase for the birds popped into my head. And then I was convicted. How much has God given to me? How much has He blessed me with thinking that instead of complaining, I'd give thanks and adoration.

Matthew 6:26
Then God went one step further and gave me a verse. "Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feed them. Are you not worth much more than they?" It's funny how that same negative thought can be turned into a positive one. Instead of blogging how "us poor people do it", I can blog how us blessed people do it! I'm not poor- I'm rich in God's love, mercy and blessing.

This blog is more like a journey to that contentment in God's blessing (it's funny to say it that way. After all- who wouldn't be content in blessings?).

I'm as crafty as God has allowed me to be. I hope to share some of that craft and thrift, all the while giving thanks for what I have. Hopefully when I step out of line, some of you will put me right back in place.

Here's to being held accountable.