"We all have filters in our minds which change the way we see things." (Stephen W. Gibson)


When I was a teenager I remember wanting money so I could buy things. I wasn't worried about rent or food, I wanted new clothes or shoes. I wanted the latest CD from my favorite band. I had no plans for what was next I wanted things now and with out delay. Now as I am older I see money as a way to give to others, and to proved what is needed for my family. Now don't get me wrong I still love a new pair of shoes, but that is at the bottom of my list of things that I need.

So what changed my attitude with money. I just changed my view of what was important. The view we have of money can be very important in our lives and can shape the way we live. This could be for the better or for the worse it is ultimately up to us to deiced. If I would have kept my teenage view my family would be in a lot of trouble. I couldn't get clothes for my kids, or have a place to live. My selfish view would only hurt those around me. We can use money to help those in need and to provide opportunity to others.

The question everyone want to know is how do I get more money? I think the right question is how do I become prospers in life?  One of the best examples of the concept is found in the Book of Matthew Chapter 19. Here a rich man comes to the lord to ask what he must do. "What lack I yet." When the lord told this man to sell all that he had and give to the poor and follow him the man would not. He had all the riches one could want, but desired more. the thing that separated this man from being truly prosperous is he was not will to sacrifice something in life that is good, for something that is better. His thought on what mattered was not in line with what truly does matter.