Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. --------------------------- Whenever I read these verses of Scripture it brings me back to a day when God asked me, Lise, just HOW MUCH is enough? That came at the end of a long list of complaints I had which surely showed I wasnt content with the situation I was in and that I didnt really understand the concept of enough. It also reminds me of an e-mail I received some time ago which spoke of enough in such a way that humbled me. So, I thought Id copy it in here for you to think about as well. Im sorry that I dont know the author of the following. Whether its a true story or something someone thought of in his or her mind, its worth reading. --------------- So, here it is: I wish you enough Overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said I love you and I wish you enough. The daughter replied, Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom. They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?. Yes, I have, I replied. Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye?. I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is -- the next trip back will be for my funeral she said. When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say I wish you enough. May I ask what that means?. She began to smile. Thats a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more. When we said I wish you enough we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them. Then turning toward me she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory --- I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye. She then began to cry and walked away. -------- I dont know what your enough might be in any area of your live. I mean, I sometimes have a problem recognizing my own enough of any particular thing or other. However, I do understand, for the most part, what enough really means. At least I understand it in my life. Now, my prayer today is for everyone who might read these words to truly recognize enough in every aspect of his or her life; in everything you have and everything you might do. I pray also that everyone not go beyond that true and real concept that Paul wrote of in being content...in having enough. I truly wish the blessing of God for you in understanding what enough really is for you.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:10:25 +0000
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