Whenever you read one of those "money-makeover" kinds of books where they talk about budgeting and getting out of debt and not spending so much, they always talk about being aware of the "real cost" of something.....
Like if I want to get the latest Petra cd (and I bet somewhere there's one we don't own), I need to figure out how much it's really going to cost me. So if the CD costs $16, and I make $8/hour, I need to decide whether or not it's worth it to work 2 extra hours elbow-deep in grease at the Burger Barn in order to afford that cd.
That's what's happening at the Magruder house recently....music lessons, clothes, cars, eating out....all put in the perspective of a child (or children) living in an orphanage across the ocean with no family. The sacrifices we need to make now really pale in comparison.
I'd bet we all have something that puts spending in perspective for us....whether it's getting out of debt, saving for a house, Missions, paying for school.....what's the thing that motivates you to be disciplined with money?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
This quote was part of my Lectio365 Sabbath devotion this morning, and as I considered what this day should look like, I began considering ...
-
We got the email this afternoon announcing that we had passed court, meaning that in Ethiopia, she's legally a Magruder!! The jury'... -
We made it home, and are enjoying a day of doing laundry and learning to be a family of 5! Had an amazing trip with minimal problems....... -
Well, this is why your mother tried to teach you to not procrastinate. And, amazingly enough, I might actually be prepared to have our Eth...
2 comments:
I'm motivated to save for a house and avoid paying $800/month rent in Indianapolis. :(
A wedding makes you save money too...
Post a Comment