It's all about Perspective

I went to look for shoes today.

I've been on the prowl for the perfect pair of wedges.

I'm looking for some that aren't so high that they are completely impractical for my life.

I stay home with my kiddos most every single day,
so super high wedges and my uniform yoga pants don't go together.

Anyway, I tried on fifteen different varieties and none of them worked.

Apparently, sky high wedges are all the rage.

I came home completely bummed until I came across this picture tonight.

Needless to say, I'm not bummed at all anymore.

I see this picture and it rocks my world.
It reminds me of the countries that I've visited and the children that I've held that lacked so many basic needs.

It jolts me back to the truest reality, which is that most of the world doesn't live at all like we do.
It urges me to continue to do something...anything for those that need.

I never want to become that person who pretends that material things aren't important to me anymore

because I see a picture like this
or because I go to a country where I see these feet up close and personal.

I still want some wedges...I'm not gonna lie.
But, I'm so thankful for some perspective tonight.

Lord, help those that are alone and afraid and cold and hungry.
Be their refuge and their help.