Be A Frugal World Changer
Pausing in my ironing, I smile and listen a bit more carefully. A man’s voice on the radio is clear and vibrant. Sharing how his perspective has changed and choices are now being made to live purposefully and with financial wisdom, this caller is grateful for his new freedom.
Continuing to share about the impact living within his means has had on his marriage, how he raises his children and even his opinion on government spending, I feel encouraged. Certainly the cost of his choices have not been easy ones. His family, however, have benefited from their lifestyle changes. This man and his wife have grown closer as they have learned to work together to meet goals and bask in the knowledge that they can live wisely. Their children now live in a more harmonious home and have a much stronger sense of security.
Thinking how this scenario is being played out in home after home, I am in awe at the impact this has on my world. Purposeful living and families that can work together are a blessing to any nation. Marriages made stronger with financial pressure lessened and reasons to work together give hope to others seeking to find the same relief.
There are many reasons to live the frugal life. Some of us do so by choice and some by necessity. All of us, however, give pause to the theology of materialism where living to meet your wants takes priority over finding contentment in what you have. Choosing to stay within a budget or saving up to make a purchase builds character in any who try it. Learning to say “no” to ourselves can be a good thing to do from time to time.
As one who has encouraged multigenerational frugality, I am thrilled when my children make frugal choices. I know they are better prepared to face life’s many twists and turns and that they have the character to say “no” when they need to.
Little things can become big things. Over time those few dollars saved pay a bill, help one get out of debt or even buy a dream! Look around and see that along with the strained economy are people learning to live within their means. I am rejoicing with them and watching them change the world.
How have you helped change the world by living frugally?
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2 Responses to “Be A Frugal World Changer”
August 28th, 2010 at 11:04 am
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December 5th, 2011 at 8:05 am
It would be very wise to adopt that change to be frugal. Live with in your means or to save for the rainy days to come.
Stanley Lee from Machine à laver pas cher
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