Blessing 15 - Japanese Mugs

My Anticipated Desires

I was anticipating for these Japanese mugs to go one sale at Starbucks! I love Japanese mugs for each one is uniquely made. I was so tempted to buy all eight for only $4.99 each. But did I need them? Sadly to say...No. I was soon reminded of a great verse that I was meditating upon today.

Mark 14:38
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.
The spirit is willing but the body is weak."

I praise God that I was able to be obedient in the small things today. I know that someday, these small things will end up being the big things tomorrow. I did not purchase them, but was able to admire them from afar.

Someone once told me that "the light in my temple is always shining". That brought a smile on my face. But how I wish that was true all the time. The Spirit in my temple is very willing and very capable to always outshine any darkness that might want to penetrate through my windows. But this strength is manifested only if I am living in the Spirit. So I pray that though my body is weak, I will allow the Spirit to shine. I really want to live up to the way my friend lovingly sees my temple (body, life)... May the light in my temple always shine. I want to draw others to that Light. Maybe if I wait patiently enough...again...God may allow me to purchase a Japanese mug. I will remain content for now. I wonder if God is smiling down on me? =)