Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Where is your Treasure?

            I remember burying treasures in the backyard of a friend's home right here in my hometown that I have moved back to in my adult years. As children, we would spend hours finding little trinkets, special rocks or colored pieces of plastic that we thought looked like gems. We may write a little "message", and after we compiled it all, in a container, we would get to digging in her backyard. I have no idea where her parents were as we did this several times, but we left our treasure troves under the ground, in "safe" places, for keeping until we may want to uncover our precious items in the future.

Being a student of the Bible, I am always amazed that there are so many mentions by Jesus and the writers of other books, about the topic of money. I think it doesn't mean it is more important than the topics of salvation, forgiveness, or prayer, but it is a topic that resonates with each one of us, young or old, rich or poor, spiritual or not.


In Matthew 6 : 19 - 21 Jesus is recorded stating " Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.…"

Jesus always seemed to be concerned about the things we can't see. Our hearts, our motives, our passions. He often cuts to the truth about topics and here he quickly moves us from thinking about the things our money can buy ( which don't last), to the MEANING BEHIND what we spend that money on.

Consider and ask each other "Do you see money as a means to .....prestige, fun, comfort, giving, power.....or something else?"

Stop and then think.  Consider your daily spending habits,  are you "after" always having fun experiences?  Or do you like to "look good" in your appearance, home or vehicle?  Would you rather have a good meal and a warm bed to sleep in, and the security of money in the bank? Or do you love to buy gifts and give to things you believe in?

Most of us experience all of these means to some degree, ,but do you see a theme in your spending or saving?   Talk about this with your partner, especially if you share "treasure". Your heart's needs will often dictate the way you see the money you are bestowed.


As a young girl, I hid treasure, as a fun way to spend an afternoon with a friend, as we felt the excitement of gathering, hiding and keeping a secret.  As a grown woman I have to continually take a good look at my heart.  Jesus's words always challenge me, in areas of faith, relationship, and also money. Where am I putting my treasure? In things? In people? In comfort?

Start collecting insight into your ideas about money and dig deeper with your spouse. When you decide together where your treasure is, your hearts be more in alignment as well.


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