Yesterday, our Thrivent advisor came over to talk to talk to us about our goals. Erin and I came to the realization, that we have some goals, but we don't really have plans. That sorta happens when two cool-headed, low maintenance people get married and have a family. We just figure we'll make stuff happen when we need to. That's not exactly a good financial strategy though. At some point, we'll outgrow our house (if we haven't already), need a bigger car, have a good rainy day plan in case one of us loses our job etc. James warns against planning without God. "You do not even know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (v 14)
Our little plans are silly in the grand universe, but they are important to us to be happy. The point here is that plans shouldn't be "get rich." Plans should be made with God. What does God want Erin and I to do 5 years from now, or 10? Puts a new perspective on it.
God, if you would like to leave a comment on this post, feel free..
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Jordan, I don't have a blogger account, so I'm using Pastor Matthew's.
ReplyDeleteI love you. Stick with me and everything will work out.