When I was reading my favorite book that I told you about, one of the things it discusses is how we live.
Do you live beyond your means? I suppose that would depend on how we define our means, I mean we have to have shelter. If you work you need transportation to get you to and from work. Of course we have to eat and have clothes. But how much is too much?
When I first got married we lived in a small house, and I am not exaggerating AT ALL, it was a 1 bedroom, 1 bath home. We could talk to each other from any where in the house. While it was small, for the 2 of us it was fine. We definitely couldn't do much entertaining, but we did cook out on occasion. We had to do it when it was warm so we could sit outside but we did it.
After our first child came along we had to add on a bedroom, and things just started to get a little too crowded. So we decided to start looking for something bigger.
We looked at some houses but then we decided to build. Found a good contractor and got started and got pregnant so, it really timed itself out perfectly.
I remember when we moved into our new house thinking how nice it would be when I get mad at my husband I would have a room to go to, I know that sounds weird, but I hadn't had a get away before so I really was looking forward to my own space.
Now, our house is not big by any means, just a 3 bedroom 2 bath home. So I don't think we went overboard or anything, but sometimes I feel like we don't need it. I am at a time in my life where new isn't necessary I guess. I like taking something old and reusing it. I think sometimes we put too much stock in things, and money.
God will provide for us, he always does. We have good jobs which I am very thankful for because I know a lot of people who are out of work. I have decent transportation, and clothes on my back. I'm doing OK.
Maybe we just need to simplify things, like the Beatles, and the disciples and live on Love!
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