Money, Jobs, Life & Peace

We cannot afford to allow our focus in life to be money. That will not lead us into the abundance we're seeking. Usually, it will not even lead to financial stability.

Money is important. We deserve to be paid what we're worth. We will be paid what we're worth when we believe we deserve to be. But often our plans fail when our primary consideration is money.

What do you really want to do ? What do you feel led to do? What are your instincts telling you? What do you feel guided to do? Dig deep, ask yourself the hard questions and write down what are you truly are excited about doing? Seek to find a way to do that, without worrying about the money.

Consider the financial aspects. Set boundaries about what you need to be paid. Be reasonable. Expect to start at the bottom, and work up. But if you feel led toward a job, go for it.

Is there something you truly don't want to do, something that goes against your grain, but you are still trying to force yourself into it "for the money"? Usually, that's a behavior that backfires. It doesn't work. We make ourselves miserable, those close to us miserable and the money usually goes wrong too.

We need to learn that when we are true to ourselves about our work, our calling and we place value and responsibility on what God has given us, then usually the money will follow. Sometimes it's not as much as we want; sometimes we're pleasantly surprised, and it's more.  But when we learn to be content, we will have enough.

Money is a consideration, but it cannot be our primary consideration if we are seeking spiritual security and peace of mind.