I don't think itis merely having plenty of everything, or being super-rich. I think it is those kinds of things, and having lots to share, or having riches and being able to use them fully and wisely. I also think that abundance is having, and being in the best-possible circumstances for yourself at a certain time.
But what do YOU think?
2007-09-27 06:21:17 · 12 answers · asked by The Global Geezer 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with you somewhat- I guess everyone's definition of"best possible circumstances" can be different. I have seen some with plenty of everything haivng a physical abundance of the material but are miserable , bitter and fearful- holding on for dear life to the possessions they have- to me, this is not the abundance that Jesus speaks of.
On hte other hand I have seen people that have very little in the way of material, but they are joyful - they give when and what they can , holding on to nothing they always seem to be full of peace, love, patience and joy and always have what they need , they never seem to be lackingbut are always giving- this to me is abundance and what I desire in my own life.
Just to be clear, I am talking of two extremes but not stereotyping or generalizing- there are many that are very rich and overflowing in material things but are also very giving and full of joy , peace, patience, etc - you dont have tp be poor to be able to have that, it just means that just because you are overflowing in the material does not mean you are necessarily living a life of abundance and just because you are not does not necessarily mean you are not living a life of abundnace.
2007-09-27 06:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At one time we lived in a mobile home and I thought we were poor, I longed for a "real" home.
Now we have a beautiful house. All that I wanted.
I love my house. But the abundance of it is the family I share it with, their love.
Living the abundant life is being grateful for what really matters. God knows we need food and shelter, and when we have those things we are blessed, when we share those things we are showing our gratitude.
Life without my family wouldn't be worth living. Having things to enjoy is great, having family to share those things with? The abundant life.
Mark Twain put it best: Happiness is wanting what you have, not having what you want.
2007-09-27 06:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by fmckin1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are so many ways to be abundant, to give abundantly to have abundance
there is enough for everyone
in Joy
in Love
in Peace
and in the physical sense- the world is abundant, if we share, respect and do not misuse or abuse the resources- if we care deeply about each other as human beings, see everyone as your brother/sister
2007-09-27 06:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by zentrinity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abundance - means plentiful : overflowing : lavish : rich : etc:
It is a lovely word and you are right. It is all those things you said.
Joany.kins
2007-09-27 06:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An overflowing
2007-09-27 06:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by the only 1 hobo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abundance means more then you need.
2007-09-27 06:27:42 · answer #6 · answered by Blue girl in a red state 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
overflowing fullness: abundance of the heart.
2007-09-27 06:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by william l 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what do want, if you want a definition then its as you say, something that is plentyful, e.g. I have an abundance of water in my sink
2007-09-27 06:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought it was when you and your partner in contract bridge held all of the trump cards between you.
2007-09-27 06:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
enough to go around, enough to share
2007-09-27 06:43:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋