Shack on the Rocks

I've had a couple people comment on the name of my blog, Shack on the Rocks. When I began my bloggy page I thought long and hard on a name. I wanted it to be something that spoke of me and something cute and fun (because I am cute and fun). One night, I was singing the Casting Crowns song American Dream to myself (because if I sang to others it would not be pretty). A line in the song states, "He used to say, "Whoever dies with the most toys wins" But if he loses his soul, what has he gained in the end I'll take a shack on the rock over a castle in the sand."

It took me a long time to get in a place in life where I was not trying to get the most toys and learn that a shack on the rocks is much more stable than a castle in the sand. I will not say that I never want for things because that would be a lie, but I have learned what is most important in my life and a huge house with the newest SUV in the garage is no longer on my list.

We've been in our home almost 11 years. It is a nice home in a swim and tennis community. Understand, my home is the smallest home in my community, but there are some really big ones towards the back of my neighborhood. I was excited moving here, but always thought that we would eventually "trade up" to one of the homes in the back. I spent years pining for a bigger home with more this and more that.

God really convicted me. He provided this great home for my family and here I was telling God that it wasn't enough. How dare I tell the King of Kings that he did not do a good enough job providing for my family?

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, "Never will I leave you. Never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

So, I have since much changed my tune. Now, I do what I can in my home to make it nice and comfortable for my family. I do not shy away from entertaining due to lack of space (because God gave me this home and a desire to welcome others in my home). I do not desire a larger home. I drive an old minivan. I shop at thrift stores and off department store clearance racks for clothes for my family. 

I am ever thankful for my Shack on the Rocks. It is my prayer and hope that we are also building strong children who love the Lord amidst our rocks.