on my way to the office, i stopped by the ATM to get my pay. It's payday! :)
i never outgrew the sensation i have every time i stand before the money machine keying in my pin and waiting to see how much i have to live with for the next 15 days. today is no exception. oh the thrill! ;)
most often, i get what i expect. just enough means to live by. and the next 2 weeks will be spent creatively on budgeting and praying :D the blessing of an earned income has led me to even more appreciate the following 3 gifts in my life.
my work.
it's both a gift and a responsibility. the work that i have hones my skills, improves my capabilities and forms my character. how i respond to challenges and deal with people has helped me a lot in my personal and community growth. by God's grace i am able to put into practice what my training gave me during my formative years. plus, the work pays the bills and other needs.
my family.
it's always a joy to be able to spend for the family. it may not be too often and too plenty, still the delight in my heart to share and afford food and stuffs for the home and family is priceless. having the family huddle together before the tube enjoying a good dvd movie and a cup of our favorite ice cream is truly pure joy.
my community.
community building work is said to be pricey - in time, talent and treasure. but the joy and fulfillment is even more valuable. and it certainly wouldn't hurt if you can share a pie of pizza or a birthday cake when the group are all in. oh the laughter and precious moments. priceless.
when i walked away from that ATM machine this morning and done with the "flexible" budget, the faith exercise begins anew. give what is due to the Lord and to His people, the rest is simply relying on His providence. in my 13 years of toiling, not one need has been left unaided. i never had too little. i only have enough and more of priceless joy no money can buy.
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