I
love shopping. I love spending money, I love
blessing people with gifts, I love eating out.
At some point in my life I ran out of time, but got more money. And sometimes I wish I had more time but I never
wish I had less money ;)
I’ve
come back from Haiti with a different perspective and new goals for my
future. I don’t even know how to get
there. And like most things, I look to
the bible. And I am also thankful for
amazing teachers in my life. So trying
to figure this all out, I’ve spent more time in my bible, more time writing,
more praying.
When
I am about to make a decision, whatever it is, I go back to a teaching that Katie
did on one of our winter retreats… it was based on a book by Andy Stanley “the
best question ever”.
Is
this the wise thing to do, based on my past experiences, current circumstances,
and my future hopes and dreams?
And
when I ask myself that question and really stop to think about it, even about
the things that are going to come out of my mouth, it really does make a
difference.
Do
you know that I haven’t purchased a Starbucks since I’ve been back, and
actually haven’t eaten out since yesterday (and my friend completely blessed me
and bought my dinner) so I have not spent money. When I think about how much money I have
saved because I have not “wasted it”.
I
normally drink 2 or 3 Starbucks a week, I normally eat out a couple days a
week. That’s easily $50. It’s amazing how much money in little increments
can go through my fingers. I mean even
getting my car washed and cleaned out… that would be $20 for something I can do
myself. I just think I could do a lot
more with that money than drink it or eat it especially since I have food and
drink at home.
I don’t
claim to be perfect and everyday seems like it has it’s own difficulties but
staying close to Jesus means I can get through it.
What
are your future hopes and dreams? What’s your plan to get there? I’d suggest you ask yourself that question.
Psalm
119:105 Your word is a lamp for
my feet, a light on my path.
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