Dancing with Cinderella

How often do we find ourselves saying this to God… “If Only…”

I could get a better job.

I had the bigger house.

My husband made more money.

I was skinnier.

I looked like her.

I had the help she gets.

I could get a new car.

I could take a vacation…

life would be better.

The list of  “if only’s” can go on and on.  We think that someone else has it better… she is prettier.  She has a gorgeous house.  Look at her.  Perfect.  She – her life- her family- all perfect.  And if we had some of what she has, we’d be happier.  We’d love life.  We’d feel blessed.

But would we?

Do we really know that?

What if she thinks the same about you?

You see, we all have struggles.  We all have imperfections.  We all have our “if only’s… ” But He knew exactly what circumstance we were strong enough to handle.

The woman you think has it all together and in your mind could do anything… most likely would fall apart with what you are dealing with.

And if we were given what she is dealing with… we would probably think twice about envying her life again.

God knows us better than we know us… He knows what we can take.  He knows our ending.

We need to trust Him.