Realities of Life 1-16-12

One thing I've discovered since I started paying close attention to what we spend on food is that we eat all the time! And, not only that, but life throws curve balls all the time, too! All curve balls aren't bad, they just make you adjust your plans. For example, this morning, my older children wanted to meet a former teacher at Starbucks before they head back to college tomorrow. When the next two children heard this, they wanted to go too because this beloved teacher is also a mentor and a friend and she is much loved by all my children.

But Starbucks costs so much money! This morning we will divide and conquer! This morning my oldest daughter will pay for 2 coffees and I will pay for 2 coffees, and they will eat granola bars instead of the wonderful food of Starbucks. Still, that's just expensive in my book. But, when I consider the mentoring, sharing, and the imparting of wisdom that will take place, $20.00 is a small price to pay.

Even though I'm keeping track of what we spend on food, sometimes it's not really about the food. I want to keep the perspective that physical food nourishes the body, but wisdom from heaven is the food that nourishes the soul. Am I investing in the souls of my children? Am I laying up treasures in heaven by investing in this breakfast? Yes! This morning four souls are going to be nourished by a caring, loving and godly woman. I may never fully know the impact of this morning's meeting, but I know it's manna for my family.