A Turning Point in My Spendings
Last week, I went for my Cell Group fellowship, which brought me to town for dinner with more than ten people sitted along a long table at Han's in the Great Eastern building. I was having some casual conversations with a few brothers sitted around me at that point in time. Eventually, the conversation shifted to money. And money, a term being so seldomly brought up in many of my conversations, suddenly became a little foreign to me as the talk went on.
Well, they weren't discussions about the liabilities my brothers were to invest in. But rather, it's about minding our own business. It's about getting extra income and that there were many ways to do it. I did nothing but listened, and started thinking real hard. I've never seriously put my thoughts about my emotions whenever it boils down to money before. Strangely this time, I was beginning to feel uncomfortable.
Back home, I self-reflected. Words I heard were repeatedly rehearsing in my mind. I spent some time thinking to myself about how I managed my asset (money), and discovered that I need to read and write. I'm illiterate, financially.
I remembered that back in my school days, I've never passed my Principles of Accounts . As a result, I harvested a great detest for this subject. Obviously I saw no value of money and had no proper education.
Finally, I turned to God for advice. He said nothing, just reminded me that same verse (Psalm 126:5). I was again hysterical. What in the heavens does that means?! I simply had no idea what or how to get rich with the help of such a verse. I'm a tither, a faithful one.
A few moments later, I got up and casually went browsing through my book shelves, desperately seeking to educate myself. I found a book which my senses were telling me that it's the one I should start with. It's a popular book - Rich Dad Poor Dad - which was found collecting dust and sandwiched between the other yellow pages. For the first time in many years I sat down and took reading the book seriously. I sat there for hours and slept real late.
Although I've not finished reading the book, a part of my life has changed. The major part was on my expenditure. It was a turning point, which was influenced by the concepts of my recent education. I began spending wisely and putting my thoughts above my emotions when it comes to luxuries. Apparently, I wasn't myself at all, but it's good. It is as good as if God has said to me that if I want to be rich, I must first know the difference between an income and an expense, that is, to manage my current allowances with intelligence and start sowing in assets. Also, not forgetting being a faithful steward of money as well.
"A true luxury is a reward for investing in and developing a real asset." - Robert T. Kiyosaki
"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy." - Psalm 126:5
Well, they weren't discussions about the liabilities my brothers were to invest in. But rather, it's about minding our own business. It's about getting extra income and that there were many ways to do it. I did nothing but listened, and started thinking real hard. I've never seriously put my thoughts about my emotions whenever it boils down to money before. Strangely this time, I was beginning to feel uncomfortable.
Back home, I self-reflected. Words I heard were repeatedly rehearsing in my mind. I spent some time thinking to myself about how I managed my asset (money), and discovered that I need to read and write. I'm illiterate, financially.
I remembered that back in my school days, I've never passed my Principles of Accounts . As a result, I harvested a great detest for this subject. Obviously I saw no value of money and had no proper education.
Finally, I turned to God for advice. He said nothing, just reminded me that same verse (Psalm 126:5). I was again hysterical. What in the heavens does that means?! I simply had no idea what or how to get rich with the help of such a verse. I'm a tither, a faithful one.
A few moments later, I got up and casually went browsing through my book shelves, desperately seeking to educate myself. I found a book which my senses were telling me that it's the one I should start with. It's a popular book - Rich Dad Poor Dad - which was found collecting dust and sandwiched between the other yellow pages. For the first time in many years I sat down and took reading the book seriously. I sat there for hours and slept real late.
Although I've not finished reading the book, a part of my life has changed. The major part was on my expenditure. It was a turning point, which was influenced by the concepts of my recent education. I began spending wisely and putting my thoughts above my emotions when it comes to luxuries. Apparently, I wasn't myself at all, but it's good. It is as good as if God has said to me that if I want to be rich, I must first know the difference between an income and an expense, that is, to manage my current allowances with intelligence and start sowing in assets. Also, not forgetting being a faithful steward of money as well.
"A true luxury is a reward for investing in and developing a real asset." - Robert T. Kiyosaki
"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy." - Psalm 126:5
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