We all have a world view. A filter which we see the world. Those who say they don't or have no religion , if challenged concerning how they make decisions , will soon understand a world-view at work and a under-girding religious system of belief. Even if its cobbled together. Bottom line , in the west we are dominated by a materialistic , give me more , I want more and I deserve more mind set. From the culture around us to I would argue even within our education system , greed and materialism is the dominate world view.
So as we approach Thanksgiving Day here in Canada , I'm both thankful and content. According to the worlds eyes I really should miserable and not happy. As I struggle to find employment that this body can do well , the world tells me I should be discontented. Yes there are moments when this can happen. If I allow the world-view bombarded at me through the lens of this fallen world but when I correct it with God's truth , His love and grace sets my eyes back to 20/20 vision through His lens .
But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
(1 Timothy 6:8 ESV)
Paul in a very simple and profound way tells all believers , bottom line if you have food and clothing , be content. For when its all said and done , that should be enough . The pursuit of wealth and things are folly for one , they can be gone in a second and you can't take it with you.So may we be thankful this Thanksgiving with what God has given us and if we have more than we need , open our hands and share . Besides do we not have riches in Christ that are true riches and can never be taken away.
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In May, 2007 I was on my way to being one of the most well paid hairstylist's in Nova Scotia. Yes, a small percentage of us are paid well. The Salon was seeing an increase, for the first time in 3 years. At the time, there was only myself and the boss plus a new girl. I was riding high. It was so easy to think it was all me. Two months later, I was diagnosed with cancer.
At times, it was difficult to see why. A lot of prayer went into my healing. I am blessed that it was God's sovereign will for it to happen. It can easily not be His will to be healed.
I am thankful to God that He gave me back the job that I love to do. Plus, a job in fashion that is the other thing I love to do. You may wonder how I reconcile this with everything else I've written. My philosophy is that there is no such thing as an ugly person. Just a bad hairstyle and ill fitting clothes. The largest part of my job is to be there and listen. So many people have been affected by cancer and I cannot begin to tell you how much of a mission field my cancer created for Christ.
As far as anti-aging creams and all that, once you've had your face and body rearranged from cancer, your a lot easier on yourself. All though, never discount a good moisturizer or sunscreen.
Right now, I'm doing a study of Philippians. In chapter 1, verses 12 to 14, it says, "I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear."
I find that when everything is going in our favour, we're like a little kid who says, " Look at me, look what I can do." But, in Job we see what Job's reaction was, after finding out his children and all his possessions had been taken from him.
Job 1:20-22, "Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head and fell on the ground and worshiped. And he said, “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong."
May our reaction be the same, most especially mine. Love you, Mrs Reg
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