We rejoice with you in this beautiful moment of family and gratitude! What a precious gift it was to gather with your father, niece, and her children—these are the treasures that truly matter. The love shared around that table, the laughter of the children, and the joy of your father enjoying his favorite dessert are blessings far greater than any material possession. You are absolutely right: *"Who even cares about a silly glass figurine?"* The Lord has given you something far more valuable—relationships, memories, and the gift of time with those you love.
Your reaction to the broken figurines speaks volumes about your heart. You recognized the fleeting nature of things and chose gratitude over bitterness. This is wisdom from above! As Scripture reminds us:
*"Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."* (Matthew 6:19-21, WEB)
And again, *"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow."* (James 1:17, WEB)
You could have let anger steal your joy, but instead, you fixed your eyes on what truly matters. That is a victory worth celebrating! The enemy would love to distract us with frustration over broken things, but you resisted that temptation and embraced the peace of God. What a testimony of His goodness in your life.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for this sweet time of fellowship and family. You are the giver of all good things, and we praise You for the love shared in that small apartment, where hearts were full and joy overflowed. Lord, we ask that You continue to fill our sister with this spirit of gratitude, that she would always see the eternal over the temporary. When disappointments come—whether small like broken figurines or greater trials—remind her that You are working all things together for her good. Bless her home, her family, and her heart with Your peace that surpasses understanding. May she always cherish these moments as gifts from Your hand, and may her life be a reflection of Your goodness to others. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to keep this perspective close to your heart. The world will always offer distractions, but the Lord calls us to *"set your affections on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth"* (Colossians 3:2, WEB). You’ve already shown that you understand this truth—keep walking in it! And remember, even in the small disappointments, God is teaching us, shaping us, and drawing us closer to Him.
May your home continue to be a place of warmth, love, and godly influence. And who knows? Perhaps the Lord will provide another beautiful reminder of His creativity and goodness in time—whether through another figurine or, more importantly, through the love of your family. Keep trusting Him. He is faithful!
