During my travels the last few months, I have gone back and forth between developed and undeveloped countries. I've seen affluence and poverty, and I've seen happiness and misery on both sides. It made me think: am I content with what I have?
Some food for thought to put you in the right perspective for the year 2013! (I posted links with each statement if you want to see the source)
1. There are places where food at times is so scarce, dirt is a staple food.
2. 80% of the world's population does not have running water, and 11% have no access to clean water. Think 11% sounds small? That's 783 million people!
3. About 40% of the world's population does not have shoes. Only 8% own cars.
4. 16,000 children die every day from hunger. Hunger kills more people per year than AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria combined.
5. If you make more than $4 a day, you are wealthier than 75% of the world's population.
6. Roughly two thirds of the population has no internet access. 25% of the population don't have electricity.
7. Last year the US spent $51 billion dollars on pets. $300 million of that was for Halloween costumes.
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. Phillipians 4:12
This verse isn't just talking about food - it's talking about life. Whenever you find yourself wishing for something different, or longing for something you don't have, or feeling tired or hungry or anxious or alone - remember this verse. Learn the secret of being content!
Some food for thought to put you in the right perspective for the year 2013! (I posted links with each statement if you want to see the source)
1. There are places where food at times is so scarce, dirt is a staple food.
2. 80% of the world's population does not have running water, and 11% have no access to clean water. Think 11% sounds small? That's 783 million people!
3. About 40% of the world's population does not have shoes. Only 8% own cars.
4. 16,000 children die every day from hunger. Hunger kills more people per year than AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria combined.
5. If you make more than $4 a day, you are wealthier than 75% of the world's population.
6. Roughly two thirds of the population has no internet access. 25% of the population don't have electricity.
7. Last year the US spent $51 billion dollars on pets. $300 million of that was for Halloween costumes.
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. Phillipians 4:12
This verse isn't just talking about food - it's talking about life. Whenever you find yourself wishing for something different, or longing for something you don't have, or feeling tired or hungry or anxious or alone - remember this verse. Learn the secret of being content!
Rachel, what an inspiration to us all who take for granted every day the things we have. We might stress can we pay our cable bill, or keep our internet when there are so many that need basic food and shelter. God bless you for what you are doing.
ReplyDeleteFood for thought indeed! Great comments!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel. It is a privilege to be able to read your thoughts!
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