"Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." -- Proverbs 13:11

If you ask someone in their 80's and 90's what they wished they would have done more over the course of their life, many of them say things like "spend more time with the ones I love" or "take more chances"... some say what younger mid-lifers often say, and that's "save more money".  I tell my kids to give and save... I was told the same thing.  But having information on what to do doesn't make us automatically do it.  It takes practice and discipline.  Many swing for the fences with their finances.  Entrepreneurs, speculators, and many who achieve high levels of financial success have a different appetite for risk than the general population.  They swing and they hit some, and miss some.  Then there are those who come by wealth dishonestly.  This way of accumulation warps the relationship with money because it's not seen as a tool to do good, but instead to satisfy every desire one has for oneself.  When we understand that we are stewards-- caretakers-- of what God has entrusted to us, we view money a little differently.  The way to growing it is by planting little by little over time, and growing it slowly.  This is your money tree.  Take risk and speculate with other monies if that is your calling, but do not be dishonest in your business dealings.  In all things, including the area of your finances, seek the will of God and be faithful on the journey.

Readings:  Joshua 16:1-18:28; Luke 19:1-27; Psalms 87:1-7; Proverbs 13:11