Day 12 "Something That Overwhelms You"

Day 12 "Something That Overwhelms You"

When I look at how many toys baby has I feel overwhelmed. Not only do I have a lot to clean up but actually there are too many for her to play with and that thought niggles away at me.

photo taken with privacy curtain pressed against lens

What niggles away at me even more is the thought that billions don't even have pre-made toys that are easily available at a store near you. This picture to my right is what many call toys and the reality is they probably find more enjoyment out of them than our children do here in the western world...(and no I didnt take that photo! but it serves to make my point)

Shopping overwhelms me. Each week I have to battle the crowds, dodge the walkers and fork out money for food that we may or may not eat but need (and want), veggies that will probably spoil and processed foods that are bad for us and yet week after week I go shopping.

                                                                                 

And yet this picture to my left (which again I did not take) is the reality that billions face each day. Not knowing where their meal is going to come from, when they will get to eat again and when will their stomachs stop hurting from the hunger.

         

My pantry, my belongings, my mess, my house overwhelms me. I have to clean something each day to keep on top of things. I hate that I have so much when little would suffice. I hate that I think I need the amount of things I have. I hate that when I look into the pantry I register it as empty when clearly it is not. 

This picture to my left (again not mine!) is what hundreds rely on: A soup kitchen to feed their hunger, the generosity of a stranger. 

My point? The things that overwhelm us in life are often our biggest blessings. We have a roof over our heads, food to eat, money to buy the food we eat and our children have toys to play with and nice clothes to wear. We are so blessed and yet we complain so much!!!!! 

When I was working full time I gave to organizations such as Oxfam and World Vision. When I go back to working more I intend to give more again because I believe that although I cannot go physically to India and Africa and help feed, clothe and give to the needy my money can. So I encourage you, though the worlds problems may seem overwhelming there are things you can do and although your world may seem overwhelming, think about what billions of impoverished people are facing day after day, even though most wont make it past today.