The sermon this weekend at church was centered on Matthew 6:21 "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (NIV). Once we get beyond a subsistence level of income, how we spend our money is a reflection of what is important to us. If someone looked at our spending without knowing us, what would it appear our priorities are, and how does that align with what we say our priorities are?
I had had a thought along these lines Friday when I was driving home from the pool. I am a water person- whether it's a lake, river, ocean, or a pool, if it's safe to do so, I want to be in/on that body of water. As I was heading home, I reflected on how the gear I have reflects my love of water.
- Swimsuits (I'll just say several and leave it at that)
- Rash guards (Also several. These are your friend if you spend lots of time in/on the water. They prevent you from burning without the hassle of sunscreen)
- Swimsuit coverups (a couple)
- Beach towels (only 2 but looking to buy more)
- Water shoes- 2 pairs
- Prescription snorkel mask (if you wear glasses/contacts and spend of lot of time swimming, do yourself a favor and get one. I paid about $50, and it is life changing)
- Snorkel
- Annual pool pass for my local pool
- Life jacket
- Inflatable kayak
- Prescription sunglasses
I did not spend a lot of money acquiring all these items- I am always on the hunt for a deal. However, the sheer number of items on the list would lead you to believe that water time is very important to me.
What does your spending say is important to you?
