thinking of how to spend money
By spoiled311
@spoiled311 (5500)
Philippines
January 20, 2010 4:17am CST
you know, i always think of how to spend money if i have a certain so and so amount.
if i was given, or i earned a really big amount of money, let's say a million dollars at least, i already know where to put them.
first of all, i will set aside 12% for tithes. that has been my commitment to God--to give back 12% to Him. after all it is His money. secondly, i will give some amount to our church lot fund. we have been saving up for our church lot and helping out has been something that i have always wanted to do. then i would share my blessings to my family, namely my parents, my husband's parents, my brother, and then my brothers and sister in law.
then i would set aside some amount to help rehabilitate the lives of some people, such as giving them credit to set up a business and give them a second chance. or to educate people and provide them training so that they can use it for livelihood. i would also like to set up a cooperative for people to earn extra when they put in money, even just a small amount. it is teaching them stewardship and investment.
I would also like to be able to support some ministries that i have already been supporting. but i would like to increase my support so that they use it some more to further the KIngdom.
then of course, i will be saving up for my baby's future. and the rest, will have to ask God about it.
well, i don;t have the money yet, but at least i know my priorities when the time comes. i am ready. hihihi
how about you? what are your plans?
2 responses
@mistlady (114)
• India
20 Jan 10
Hi. I don't think I will ever have a million dollars. I am also not as generous as you are.But I have recently got a job and I have made plans how to spend the money that I earn in the near future. Firstly I will change my entire wardrobe. Then I will buy a car so that I can move around freely and commute to and from my office. After that I will buy a few policies. Then I will start saving. I will save so that one day I can buy a house with my husband. I don't have to provide for my family, because my husband is doing the herculean task, but I certainly would like to buy gifts and nice things for my little son until he grows up. I would also like to help with my child's education if funds are falling short, i.e. if we have to send him for higher studies. For now just this much. I haven't thought of the rest. Perhaps if I have lots and lots of money, then I can donate money for some good cause and I hope I can do that. Good luck to you!!
@daliaj (5674)
• India
20 Jan 10
I am also a person like you who thought about the ways of spending money when I get a huge amount. I think everybody has dreams about spending money and the list of things they want to get. My list of things keep becoming longer and longer everyday. I think that it is the desire to spend more and the desire to earn more money to spend make each person keep going in his life with hope, discarding the daily problems.