Today I was clearing locked texts from my phone, and I came across one that reminded me of something significant that happened in 2012. It was something that I failed to acknowledge to anyone except my wife.
In January or so 2012, God "told me" that we were going to be making a certain amount in thousands per year by the end of 2012. I disregarded it, because it seemed completely unrealistic at the time (and why would God care about this anyway?). Yet, in late November, I realized that it had happened, down to the very thousandth dollar. It's amazing. I still don't know exactly why this happened, but I think it was given to me as a faith-building experience.
Along with this, God has given me a sense of urgency to take advantage of the position I am in now, using it for good and for long term considerations. I hope I am not disappointing.
I hope what I say here in closing isn't taken as "tooting my own horn", because I'm not. I'm thankful that God gave me the ability to handle finances and to make decisions like this one: Amy and I started our marriage paying $525 plus utilities per month for rent; when we started making more money we downgraded to $450 per month. Now, in an even more blessed position, we are downgrading again to $350 per month. That is $175 per month less than when we got married three years ago. I love it.
When most people start making more money, they buy their dream house or whatever. Instead, thank God, we're just looking to be more frugal. :)
When most people start making more money, they buy their dream house or whatever. Instead, thank God, we're just looking to be more frugal. :)
Joe, it is really great that you can look back and see how God has spoken to you and how He has caused things to happen outside of your direct control. Bless you for giving Him credit.
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