With the strain in the economy, a lot of people are closely watching their investments; some in total desperation watching their retirement portfolio almost go down the drain, while others have taken the advantage of the down turn and are watching their investments grow.
Today’s post will be an excerpt from Faith & FINANCES: In God We Trust, A Journey to Financial Dependence, that brings to light other areas of our lives that we need to invest in.
“God’s word calls us to be people of faith and integrity in every circumstance. He calls us to be salt and light in this world. He calls us to invest in the things that make a difference. Here are some steps that will lead you to a higher return on your investments:
Invest in a positive outlook.
Limit your exposure to the media. All the “breaking” news tends to produce an excessive amount of dread, fear and anxiety. Instead, stay informed without overdoing it. Choose to remind yourself of the blessings you are experiencing today. Express your gratitude to the Lord and to others. An attitude of thankfulness will help anchor your thinking on the things that matter.
Invest in the lives of those around you.
Share your knowledge with others. Volunteer to teach or coach. Mentor someone. Encourage those who have a passion for the skills you possess. God has graced you with talents. Share them.
Invest in relationships.
Cultivate friendships. Take time to make a call or write a note of encouragement. A smile is the gift that gives back, so give yours away.
Invest in your spiritual growth.
Spend time in prayer. Study God’s word. Meditate on His truth. Claim His promises. Pray the prayers found in scripture. Examine the way others in the Bible have praised God. Share the Lord’s love with a Bible study group. Continue to give financial gifts to help further the work of the Lord.
When we are faithful in attitude and action, remembering His ways, He will help us through the turbulent times and we will bless others along the way.”
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I would venture to say that more than 75% of Americans don’t know how to properly invest their money. It can be hard to know where to put your money with all of the options out there. I think a little research and taking correct tips on budgeting from a professional could go a long way. It’s also important to create an emergency fund just in case. A fair amount of commitment and research could save enough for retirement.
Thanks for the post.
How true, sometimes we get so consumed in the pursuit of money/hapiness that we forget or ignore eternal values like the above.
The bible reminds us to seek (aim at strive after ) first the kingdom of God and his righteousness (his way of doing and being right) and all this things shall be added to us. matt 6:33
I believe when we follow the above we live lives that are satisfying and fulfilling.