What a dollar can do
November 10, 2009
Like many, this month is tight for us financially. I’m actually amazed at the clarity it can bring.
This month Caryn and I are keeping track of every dollar we spend. As we each left the car in the parking lot of Panera, I said to her, “You can spend the two dollars today hon.”
As I sat there NOT drinking a hot coffee and NOT eating a delicious bagel with amazing cream cheese, I actually felt a tinge of (don’t laugh)… Sadness.
Why was I sad I couldn’t spend a dollar? I smiled at myself and to God, thanking Him for the renewed focus on what was important.
I think sometimes I can comfort myself with the ability to aquire. It’s a byproduct of growing up in a consumer society I suppose.
Psalm 119.77 says “Comfort me so I can really live.” Read it here: http://read.ly/Ps119.77.msg
I want God to be my source of comfort. Not the temporary version that comes from the aquiring of things.
Maybe in January I’ll have a coffee and bagel with cream cheese. 
