I Need It!

“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.” Philippians 4:12

The droning serenade of “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy” echoed in my ears as we made our way down the road. I half expected the cars in front of me to start pulling over due to the siren like pitch that was being emitted from the back seat of my car.



Alas, when all was said and done it was me who did the pulling over. The great commotion was due to a toy. The interesting fact of the matter was that the children had the same toy, they just happened to be two different colors. I sighed, for I was no rookie to this type of catastrophe… there was little doubt in my mind that the blue hue of Elijah’s toy had caught Isabella’s eye and stirred a great longing in her heart. She had determined she could not live without acquiring “that toy”, the one with the heavenly blue hue that put her pitiful, pink, plastic portion of a toy to shame. Oh, how the grass always seems to look greener on the other side.

It would appear, that which we think we need is often not a need, so much as it is a want. A want that can easily distract us from enjoying the gift that God has already given us. Our vision can get a bit skewed when it comes to our wants and needs. I believe many of our wants are simply desires for a quick or momentary fix. A need however, is truly something we cannot live without. When I think about my needs, it really comes down to just one: Jesus Christ. He provides for our every need, He gives what we need in each season in order to prepare us for the next. Our gracious Lord is never early, He is never late, yet He is always on time and in line when it comes to the bestowment of His good and perfect gifts!

As we keep our eyes fixed on Him, we will find that His provisions are truly perfect portions. And it is that perfect portion that He gave in due season that shall prepare us, and lead us to prosperity in the seasons ahead. Overall, today may be a good day to do a perspective check. For when we have a proper perspective, a heavenly perspective, then shall we find the secret of being content in any and every situation.

"The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].” Proverbs 16:21 

My name is Lori, I am a daughter of the King, a Pastors wife, and the mother of three beautiful children. This monthly devotional looks to bring godly insight and humor to the everyday moments we experience as parents. It highlights the countless ways God speaks, and ministers to us through the joys and trials of parenthood.  I invite you to become a part of the everyday antics of our family’s life. As you join us you’re sure to find yourselves in the midst of many of the familiar delights, and countless mini catastrophes that come along with child rearing. Each devotional you read will be set along-side Scripture to aid in self- reflection and spiritual growth. And as you read along with us each month, you may begin to discover that our children’s outward actions often reflect many of our inward thoughts.  This unique perspective enables us to take an honest look at ourselves, and it even puts us in a position to be pickled through the process of parenthood. So come and join us as God reveals the little child in each of us, and our ever present need for His love and wisdom.