Being in debt, I believe, is one of the most stressful things a person can go through. Always knowing in the back of your mind that you owe someone is a constant reminder that you are not truly free. You will always have to answer to that person when it comes to the particular item you still owe, not own as the world wants you to think of it. The bible even describes it as being a slave.
Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
Oh, how true this statement feels when the constant reminder of bills come through the mail, or the occasional phone that reminds us of yet another payment we must make. To be debt free would be one of the most freeing feelings to have. I constantly wish that I could go back in time and do things differently. Go to a cheaper college, buy a less expensive car, not have such a large engagement ring, go on a lower-scale honeymoon. So many things I want to change. Unfortunately, it is impossible for us to go back in time and do things over again. What we must do now is to change what our future will look like. To change it now, and not wait another 20 years. Yes, we could sit around and constantly mope about the the debt we are in, or we can do something about it. That's just what we plan on doing.
Joel and I are going to attempt, again, to sell my car that we just bought 1 1/2 years ago. We had to ask ourselves what's more important, having the comfort and luxury of 2 cars, or sacrificing for a short time and learning to work together to only have one car. Not only will that take away a car payment, but also a very expensive insurance payment. It's one less car we have to buy tags for every year and will probably save us money in gas. Some people couldn't even handle the thought of only having one car in their family, while others dream about owning some sort of transportation that is their own.
Our goal is to one day own enough land to build a camp as our ministry for several different things and as our source of income. The land is not just going to plop in our lap and be given to us, (although that would be an awesome blessing) but unless that happens, we will have to work hard towards that goal. Selling a car moves us in the right direction. We will be able to work on paying off the other car and other debt and save up money to eventually be able to have that land. Our goal is not to have the best things or the perfect house. As a Christian, I feel like my ambition should be set to a higher level than just owning certain things, but should be about finding ways to share God's love. To share it with my family by both parents being home to invest in our future children's lives and by spending time with my husband. We also want to be able to share God's love with those in need. To give parents a special place to spend time with their children, or to give parents some time alone in order to keep their relationship strong. To allow inner-city kids a chance to be kids for a few days, worrying about if they want to go hiking or canoeing, rather than worrying about gun shots way too close to their homes. To allow others in ministry a chance to get away and to remember the basics of life and for family to come together for a reunion. We want to help with all of this and so much more, but we have to work for it.
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