Who wants money? Me me me! I do I do I do! Of course we all do. One major factor is that we need it to survive. Money is what puts food in our bellies, provides us with a place we call home, transportation and entertainment. But at what point do we seek money so much that it compromises and contradicts our lives and beliefs?
However good your intentions are, do you do what you say you’re going to do? Or do you just say you’re going to do things to build your self image?
If you’re one who feels the need to be in control all the time, no doubt this area can consume you.
This world is just ‘Wow’! We are hard wired to believe that we need more, want more, I will get more syndrome.
But you know, when you think about it…
That brand new Camaro in the drive ~ only provides temporary happiness, after all, it is not worth how much you’re paying for it.
Your new hair color ~ You may say: I can’t believe how much money I spent! In four weeks, I’m going to have to do this all over again, because I’m going to see a different hair style I want…I’m bored with this one!
Your newly remodeled room ~ What’s the point? If you’re not happy, what makes you think you will experience joy within those four walls?
The newest, latest & greatest cell phone you just bought ~ guess what! In less than thirty days, it will be outdated and You will begin debating whether you are going to upgrade for an additional charge there as well!
All these things are very temporary. They provide short term happiness. Whether you have paid them off or not, they will never fulfill the emptiness that resides within you.
What is it that you spend all your money on? Just look in your checkbook…it doesn’t lie. Or look at some of your receipts.
Time is money, well spent, when serving others.
When you allow your money to consume you, what makes you think that God will bless you with more? If you have much to give and only give a little, you receive a little. God knows what we are capable in giving, He also sees how much He wants to pour out his blessing upon us, but we continue to rob Him anyway.
To be self controlled is not an easy task. I look around at the local malls and it amazes me how people spend their money so foolishly. I look at the Powerball billboards…It’s sickening! We could pull ourselves out of this recession! Just look where all the money is going! We could better pay the teachers who we entrust our children to. We could fund a better program for families who need health care! Heck! We could create a place where our children can learn, grow and experience some fun while building relationships within the community to ultimately target and decrease teen crime and pregnancy; such as Christ Centered community center that offers more sports, arts, and music without charging families an arm and a leg!
Just for clarification purposes: I do not play the lottery. I personally believe that God will never honor that or allow me, a Christian, to win because that is a form of gambling. Does that mean I do not buy things on impulse sometimes? Of course not, I’m human and working on being more self controlled.
Money uproots lives and families! The sooner you recognize that you are NOT in control and that God is, the better.
Why not start today? The only thing holding you back, is YOU!
However good your intentions are, do you do what you say you’re going to do? Or do you just say you’re going to do things to build your self image?
If you’re one who feels the need to be in control all the time, no doubt this area can consume you.
This world is just ‘Wow’! We are hard wired to believe that we need more, want more, I will get more syndrome.
But you know, when you think about it…
That brand new Camaro in the drive ~ only provides temporary happiness, after all, it is not worth how much you’re paying for it.
Your new hair color ~ You may say: I can’t believe how much money I spent! In four weeks, I’m going to have to do this all over again, because I’m going to see a different hair style I want…I’m bored with this one!
Your newly remodeled room ~ What’s the point? If you’re not happy, what makes you think you will experience joy within those four walls?
The newest, latest & greatest cell phone you just bought ~ guess what! In less than thirty days, it will be outdated and You will begin debating whether you are going to upgrade for an additional charge there as well!
All these things are very temporary. They provide short term happiness. Whether you have paid them off or not, they will never fulfill the emptiness that resides within you.
What is it that you spend all your money on? Just look in your checkbook…it doesn’t lie. Or look at some of your receipts.
Time is money, well spent, when serving others.
When you allow your money to consume you, what makes you think that God will bless you with more? If you have much to give and only give a little, you receive a little. God knows what we are capable in giving, He also sees how much He wants to pour out his blessing upon us, but we continue to rob Him anyway.
To be self controlled is not an easy task. I look around at the local malls and it amazes me how people spend their money so foolishly. I look at the Powerball billboards…It’s sickening! We could pull ourselves out of this recession! Just look where all the money is going! We could better pay the teachers who we entrust our children to. We could fund a better program for families who need health care! Heck! We could create a place where our children can learn, grow and experience some fun while building relationships within the community to ultimately target and decrease teen crime and pregnancy; such as Christ Centered community center that offers more sports, arts, and music without charging families an arm and a leg!
Just for clarification purposes: I do not play the lottery. I personally believe that God will never honor that or allow me, a Christian, to win because that is a form of gambling. Does that mean I do not buy things on impulse sometimes? Of course not, I’m human and working on being more self controlled.
Money uproots lives and families! The sooner you recognize that you are NOT in control and that God is, the better.
Why not start today? The only thing holding you back, is YOU!
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