Grateful Or Greedy?

Every time I walk into H.E.B. and see the plethora of produce, the multitude of meats and the cornucopia of canned goods I am overwhelmed.  I am so grateful to be living in this land of plenty. 

Amazingly, all I have to do is load my basket, swipe my card and enjoy all these many blessings.

“Why me?”…I think, especially when so many people have nothing to eat and no place to sleep. 

God has blessed me with much more than I deserve and for that I am thankful…but at the same time a selfish part of me has trouble sharing. 

When my wife takes food to her elderly little friend each day, a twinge of selfishness comes over me.  Why is that?  I have much more than I need. 

Besides…I shouldn’t be eating that second helping…definitely not all of that pecan pie. 

Shouldn’t I be delighted about having plenty to share? 

Shouldn’t I be joyful about sharing a few scraps from my overstuffed refrigerator?

Dear Lord Jesus

Take away these selfish feelings

Rid me of my greedy dealings

I wish to be much more caring

And rejoice in the sharing.

Change my heart is all I ask

So in your glory I may bask

Hard headed am I, you know well

But hard hearted, I fear will get me hell.

So on this day, I do pray

That you may, my ego slay.

Amen