Thanks:
1. A budget. Even though it can be frustrating sometimes, I'm very grateful that from day one Jake and I decided to live below our means, and that in order to do that we began a habit of establishing and reviewing a budget on a regular bases. Sitting down together, seeing where our money has gone, setting goals for the future, and seeing where our spending habits need to improve has blessed our marriage in so many ways. We are not perfect, but we really do try to be wise stewards over that which we've been given.
2. Tithing and offerings. This goes along with number one, but I really am grateful that the gospel allows us a way to always remember the Lord is the one who has given us what we have, that we can turn around and give back to help HIS work along- and that with so much need and pain in the world, I can confidently contribute to the church's offerings funds and know that it will be wisely put to use.
3. Jake's ability to provide. I'm very thankful that Jake works so hard to provide for our family. I'm particularly grateful that he is able to enjoy (generally speaking) what he does- that his time away from the home really blesses him and our family.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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I have to say that I completely agree with your post today! I am grateful that my husband and I also adopted a budget and set financial goals. In today's world it can be so hard to lose sight of what is important, and fall prey to the consumerism of our society.
It feels good to know where our money has gone and where we want it to go, and to know that we are trying to be responsible and wise with the blessings the Lord has provided.
I am also glad for the opportunity to pay tithing. That is something we made sure we did, even in the early days of being broke married college students. It gave us a chance to give thanks for all our blessings, but to be honest, it has brought so many more blessings in to our lives!
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