I have been thinking of the concept of the gift of financial wellbeing, which I think is different from finanical wealth, or the common concepts of financial independence, financial security or financial freedom, although I am sure there are overlapping between these ideas.
In the sinful nature of humanity, greed and selfishness is a disease that grips the hearts of many people. We live in an age that tells us that happiness can be found in what we possess and therefore "the more we possess the happier we will be". For many people financial wealth is the goal. Personally, I think our lives are not determined by what we possess but by what we give away, which determines our happiness.
Financial wellbeing, rather than financial wealth, should be the goal. The goal to achieve financial wealth is often based on fear and discontentment, and financial wellbeing is based on generosity and joy. Financial wealth is a grasping, clenched fist, while financial wellbeing is an open generous hand.
Financial wellbeing is not found in the amount of money we have or don't have, the goods we own, the income stream we can achieve or the shares we invest. Rich or poor alike need to receive the gift of being generous like God. It is obtaining the God given desire to be generous and the power to fulfill that desire as we give to others.
For God so loved the world that He sent His only son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Wealth or Wellbeing?
My life purpose is to coach women toward their life purpose.
I am also passionate about inspiring, encouraging and facilitating entrepreneurs to transform and grow rich in life's major areas: spiritual life, relationship, personal development, health and finance.
I'm living and loving LIFE! I am a child of God, daughter, wife, sister and friend!
I own an Unfranchise Business through Market Australia SHOP.COM
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It's more blessed to give :)
I should say that happiness and good health are the greatest and most invaluable wealth on earth.
we can be happier when we give. that is so true. i'm speaking from experience.
God bless.
Audrey, surely it's more blessed to give than to receive.
Pia, yes I feel exactly the same. Giving makes us happy!
Good thoughts.
Thanks Matthew. I pray that I can achieve financial wellbeing in His grace.
I would love to be financially in a great shape, so I could use it to help people. I would provide the rod so they can learn how to fish themselves:-)
However, I think giving love, no matter what, results in fullfillment, happiness and wellbeing.
God's Grace.
Hi Kitty, I emailed your hotmail address about our brochures. : )
Oh Amanda, I don't have a hotmail adress. Can you send it to my optus address please? Thanks! :)
I can't help but think of the widow's mite. Great post. ;-)
Thank God for goodwill, and loving charity, that we all may spread; even in the smallest measure
Yeah!
A little love makes a big difference :)
Corry, I agree that if we are financially in a great shape, we can help people. I like the idea of providing the rod so people can learn how to fish :)
Kc, the widow's mite? Do you mean the widow who gave all her money away?
Bruce, yes goodwill and loving charity come from God. Let's spread it to the world!
Audrey, amen! love does make a difference :)
This is a good distinction you have drawn here. You have a very nice blog. Thanks also for visiting mine.
Yes sis. She was better off financially than all others who had given. ;-)
Gordon, thanks for visiting my blog. Let's keep in touch.
Hi Kc, I agree with you. ;-)
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