Too Much of a Good Thing...is that possible?
Our goat Billy FuFu looks like a gluten as he lays eating out of the bucket, but he's pretty good about knowing when to stop. Unlike my overweight equine who would eat until he pops, Billy likes to enjoy his food and then go on his way. CJ, my "Gordo" horse, eats his ration and has to check everyone else's stall for left-overs before he goes out to graze. Every day is about the same as chow time comes around; all the animals know the schedule and show up for the meals they count on each day, not that they couldn't skip one or two.
Understandably, dogs like chicken, horses like grain and humans like anything that makes us feel good. Chips and salsa has always been something that gives me a restraint challenge but sure makes me happy! Growing up we were allowed one soda a day and were limited on treats. As an adult I understand limitations like that, we don't need too much of those things, but at the time it seemed like a punishment at the time and us kids always wanted more; more of what we couldn't have. Now I know the importance of moderation...for some things.
Family gatherings, sunrises, a good sleep and grandkid love are a few glorious things that I cannot imagine having too much of. A home full of laughter and love does me good. Watching the sun rise up to pour it's rays onto the earth fills me with astonishment as it wakens the quiet stillness. It's different every day and I look forward to seeing how the show plays out. Snuggling up with a good quilt in a cool room with happy dreams and no alarm is my idea of a good rest. And nothing can compare with hugs, kisses and cuddles with the sweetest, most loving, adorable, giggly, precious, little angels on the earth! I cannot imagine ever wanting any of that to end. Surely it's impossible to have too much of those good things.
I know where all those good things originate from and I'm inexpressibly grateful. I'm so grateful in fact, I want to share my gratitude with others. What in the world could I do to convey my thanks for those things that bring me so much joy and pleasure? How can I even begin to show how much they strengthen and drive me? Maybe I will never know, but I'll always try to convey while using my gifts, sharing my joy and praying for His guidance. 1 Peter 4: 10-11.
The joy of blessing, the realization of the blessings that God has taken the time to hand to me and knowing the amazing love He has for me, are the most incredible things I KNOW I cannot get too much of.
I imagine God couldn't get too much of our praise. Using our gifts to honor Him, and sharing the story of Jesus with others likely brings Him joy and pleasure. Knowing that we've done our part to fill the Kingdom with His people...well, there should never be enough of that. 1 Peter 4: 17!
And always, 1 Peter 5:11 This one I'll type out for you. "To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
