You shall not covet

It's that time again...my cell contract is up and I'm eligible for "great discounts and select offers" from my provider.  One of the offers recently was an iPhone for less than $100.  Of course, this meant an upgrade on my cell bill, as well--$15/month for a data plan. 
My computer is a little dated and the backlight is out, so I need to replace it (the computer), right?
My car has 130,000 miles on it, needs a few repairs, and doesn't get the gas mileage I'd like.  Time to trade in, don't ya think?
Most of my friends are married and have children.  Shouldn't I be finding that "special some one"?
My job isn't what I want it to be...time to consider a career change?

"You shall not covet [desire] your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's." (Exodus 20:17, ESV)  You shall not desire the new 4th gen iPhone; you shall not desire a new Macbook, a different car, a husband/family, or anything that is not yours. 

Pastor Dave made an interesting observation in his teaching yesterday.  He said that the first commandment ("You shall have no other gods before me") and the last ("You shall not covet...") form bookends around the remaining eight commandments.  Think about it...when we desire that which we do not have, then we are placing undue value on that object, making it a god.  I've walked a slippery path recently, one I thought I was doing good at avoiding.  Unfortunately, it's a slippery path.  I've even justified my journey on this path with scripture.  I want to be married.  I want a husband who will love me and whom I can love.  I want children who will learn to love God.  I want companionship, leadership, and all the things that come with being married.  I want this so much, it has clouded my thinking for a few weeks.  I've found myself pulling away from friends who are married, even as I watch how godly husbands lead and love their families.  I've found myself sinking into a bit of a depression and self-pity because I do not have that which I THINK I need.  I've placed marriage before me as an idol, instead of focusing on the relationships I have and need to grow--including (and most importantly) my relationship with God. 

My old cell phone works just fine.  I really don't need to be constantly connected to the Internet anyway.
My computer runs fine, and the borrowed desktop monitor is serving its purpose.
My car still gets me from point A to point B.  I really like it, anyway.
My job really is pretty good, I have great benefits and I love working with the children.