When that $ is lost

When the statement from Charles' investment came last year, it finally confirmed my fear that the untimely investment went down about 50%. It is an area of our lives that I have had the hardest time to avoid bringing up. Partly because I had warned him beforehand and it turned out that I was right. It is difficult to be right and yet still lost in the end. But anyways, what made me want to write this post was not about my lamenting the loss of money; but more about what spiritual effects it has had on me. I remember thinking back then that how great it would be to give away all those money that we recklessly lost to the world to God's kingdom?! So, even in the midst of feeling less wealth off, I was encouraged to be more generous for the kingdom.

Just when I was trying to exercise that thought, I got a quick reminder.....

I may be about to lose out of claiming a few thousands of pre-tax money that I am rightfully entitled to. The case is still in appeal; but I feel like it's the same lesson all over again. I asked God, who do you want me to bless this time? His school came to mind several times. So, here is my promise to God that if the appeal is to my favor, 10% will go to bless the God fearing teachers at his preschool. Meanwhile, I can only pray for a favorable outcome!

Yes, indeed, money is just a mean to make life easier for ourselves and others. It doesn't serve any good purpose if it is just sitting there electronically! (well, of course some rainy day saving is a good advice :)).