Being Rich Toward God

One of the major things that I'm learning about this week is how to be rich toward God in terms of stewarding my financial resources.  The way that I traditionally relate to money is to hoard it and then spend it on myself- usually on clothes, food, and, well, that's about the lion's share of it.  It's embarrassing to admit, but it's true.  Thinking of ways to steward my resources away from myself into things that would benefit others and that would last (i.e. programs for the kids that I'm working with), is something that I'm definitely going to have to grapple with in a practical way.  But, I'll save that for a time when it's not one in the morning.  One thing's for sure, nothing gives me a joy like expanding my understanding of who God is.

Other things that gave me joy today...

Cards from the Karl that have detailed sketches of downtown Madison and scenes from our favorite movies.  Also, crafty and thrifty cards that have quotes from Pride and Prejudice on the front!  He knows how to pick 'em.  Correspondence coming your way soon, Karlos!

 

Late night conversations (hence the 1:00a.m.-ness of my life right now) about love, life, God, money, the future, current events, and potty humor.

I've been realizing more and more that being rich toward God has less and less to do with the directionality of my money; to give of my time, resources, and money so generously that I look ridiculous and irresponsible has been so life-giving.  It's so counter-intuitive.  I think, maybe that's why I like it and keep searching for more of it.

Sorry for the 1a.m. half-awake thoughts and incoherence.