Reading at Starbucks

Daughter and wife at daughter's friend's home playing, I am just relaxing at Starbucks, reading, thinking, sipping coffee, and watching the snow fall outside...

I read Psalm 65 and Mark 1:1-13. I am amazed how primitive Jesus' life was, being with the beasts, being tempted in the wilderness, but being attended by angels. Combining with Psalm 65, it once again reminds that how rich God's provision is. Our life may be simple, you know, with the beast and in wilderness, but God sent angels to attend to Jesus, and I guess us as well. God cares for the land and supply food for human. Once again, I think how much do I need? I don't really need a big house (to hold more junks and my daughter's toys). I am starting to believe there is no matter how large a home is, my daughter is still capable of filling it up with her toys. How nice a car do I need? M3 is nice, but GTI is already exciting enough. BTW, I think the new GTI 2009 looks really nice [link].

God has been asking me, am I willing to give up all these desires and wants for Him? I was a bit reluctant at the beginning as I really want a nice convertible car. VW Eos is pretty good. But if I have to give it up, I guess that's okay. Anything standing between me and God is idolatry.

I don't really need fancy stuff to live a satisfying and happy life. Just being with the family (daughter and wife) and God is already excellent. Anything else is just icing on the cake.

I think it's about time to pick them up now.