having an abundant life.

Abundant life has nothing to do with having stuff...

Human beings are not like bees or beavers or rats that hoard - that's not what we're for!  

We have souls in the image of GOD!

I want beauty!

I want people!

I want relationships!

I want peace!

I want joy!

I want WEIGHT in my life!

I want satisfaction!

These are things you can't quantify with stuff.

Life abundant is not about abundant stuff here.

It's about peace with God!

It's about a weight of glory!

It's about knowing the One you were made for and having daily communion with your Shepherd as you go in and out as He sees fit - into protection and onto pasture.

~John Piper

I don't think I have anything to add to that, but I wanted to share.  

Sometimes the best way to articulate your thoughts/desires is to use someone else's words.

Does this also strike a chord with you?