God's Little Gifts

Earlier this morning I received a phone call from my boyfriend, Tayler, that his sister finally had her baby! The baby's name is Kellen James, and was born 9 lbs. 1 oz. (a big baby, I know). Waking up to wonderful news like that, I can't help but put a smile on my face and put life into perspective.

More often than not, my friends and I gripe over how we wish we had more money to buy the new Michael Kors bag, or how we'd like a new pair of flats. But in retrospect, those things in life don't really matter. Buying a new bag only creates a sense of euphoria for a little bit, but then it goes away and we're left wanting more. Something new and shiny. Unfortunately, I sometimes give into these temptations, but I am a work in progress and will continually remind myself that a new cocktail dress isn't going to bring me the happiness like a new baby.

So here's my challenge to you: Next time you feel the urge to buy something because you WANT it and not because you NEED it; stop for a moment and ask yourself, "Is this really going to make me happy?" Instead, go volunteer at a homeless shelter or an animal shelter. Doing something good like volunteering lasts a lot longer than purchasing something new.

I'd love to hear any situations like this where your temptation may get the best of you, or how you control your urges.