When you look back on your life, what stands out to you? I’m guessing you are thinking of adventures, experiences and moments of whimsy. Am I right? You remember the moments you said “yes.”
If you don’t know me, I am incredibly frugal. I am a big fan of following a budget. Caleb and I literally enter everything we spend each week into an excel budget sheet I made. {Thank you mom, dad & Dave Ramsey for teaching the importance of saving!} However, I’m learning more about the importance of saying yes- even when it doesn’t fit into my perfectly planned budget.
Life is short and I believe we should be making the most of it. When I look back at my life- I remember events, trips and fun things my family did together growing up. I remember the times we said “yes.” This summer, I am embracing the yes! Of course, I will maintain my budgeting and still firmly believe in the importance of saving. But I want to continue making more memories. I don’t want to look back at my life and wonder “what if.” Do you? Let’s choose to say yes!
So true! Saving is wise and important and Biblical yet we do not keep the treasures we store up on earth! We need to hold our finances with open hands – ready to spend & share & say yes to what the Lord has in store!