"Rich Christians Are Cringe" | Having Faith Through Poverty | WILDERNESS EXPERIENCES
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- "Rich Christians Are Cringe", That's all they said. It's time I share another chapter and lesson learned from some of my wilderness experiences because I know so many people are going through hard times right now. Let's talk about having faith through poverty so we don't become bitter.
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My husband and I just had our first child at 40 and 46. I've been so afraid to leave my career to care for our beautiful blessing because I'm nervous about finances. What a wonderful reminder to trust in HIM!!!
you will GAIN so much more than the LOSS of money. No comparison.
Except for 2 years, my entire adult life has been a struggle. I married a Christian man at 18, had two children in 2 years. After almost 18 years of marriage, my husband left us stating he wasn't happy.
I could go on and tell you tragedy after tragedy but that isn't the point. At 67 years of age, I can look back and recount that God was with me every step of the way. Even now, He takes care of me every day. I lost my job 2 years ago, and have faced one health issue after another. My social security barely covers my rent but every month God provides my every need. He is truly faithful and good no matter what the circumstance.
I learned a while back, that riches are available to us all the time. We just have to recognized them. Some of this richness we don't have to own but appreciate that they are there. For example, the library, good roads, beautiful landscapes, the thrift stores (where we can find treasures), the abundance of food choices, etc. There are places in the country that land is cheaper to buy too, out west land cost is insane. I live in the Midwest and we are so blessed that we finally paid off our mortgage and have 4 acres for our orchard and garden. We don't have any debt. This took us many years to accomplished and with God's grace we did it. At some point we have to learn to get out of the "poor mindset." This is a skill that needs to be cultivated like a garden. I will recommend Dr. Dispenza books, start with, "You are the Placebo." They will expand your spiritual practices and deepen your faith in God. Read them with an open heart and open mind. You have a lovely home and homestead. Wishing you a blessed day.
I agree and love what you said about the riches available to us that we don't actually own but have access too. So true!
Im new to your channel, and I love it. You do not need to explain yourself to haters. Saying “Rich Christians are Cringe” is a reflection of where they are at, not you. Even if you were rich and never struggled I would say congratulations on all your hard work and many blessings. God Bless. ❤
The struggle is real! God does not promise His people an easy life but if we follow Him we will inherit the kingdom of Heaven. Much love and prayers. ❤
It's hard to remember that God wastes NOTHING. Everything that happened during the struggle is training ground for being able to maintain the blessings that are coming. You make the home look inviting and beautiful with what God has given you. People don't know the difference between a rich life and a blessed life. We serve a Great God.❤❤❤
So true!!
The hope you bring is so invaluable. My entire 44 years on this earth have seemed to be nothing but suffering. My marriage was just ripped apart, we found out my husband was brutally tortured his entire childhood, lost all of our “family”, got evicted for the first time in our lives, lost most all of our early possessions and have been endlessly attacked by what seems like everyone. It’s very hard not to give up. In many ways, I have. But rather than simply give up, I look up, I ask God, please see me, please hear me, and please don’t forget about me. I’m tired. I’m tired of the unknown. I’m tired of being the generational sin breaker, I’m tired of being tired. Thank you. I needed this today ❤
Praying for you Eliza. ❤🙏
Praying for you and your peace!! God has you I don’t know all you have dealt with personally and I’m so so sorry for everything you are dealing with but I do know you can get through this with God you are strong enough and this is just a season it may be a very long season but one day when you are on the other side
Of this you will be stronger happier and deeper In your relationship with God don’t try and do this alone seek good Godly relationships and surround yourself with people who care and will help uplift you! God bless you and your family and I will be praying for you all
You're family is going to get through this.
Jesus please help her 😭
Praying
Oh, I cannot believe someone left that comment!!! Makes me sad. We are a one income home ed family of seven and we are actually living in a pre fab home that my in laws bought for my husband before we met. We'll never be able to buy our own home but we're happy none the less.
I cant believe the timing of this message. Only an hour or so ago I sat here praying to the Lord about so many things on my heart. The details aren't important, but you touched base on SO many of them..some verbatim! I felt the Spirit talking to me through you and felt so comforted. Thank u so much for your ministry to us! ❤
I'm so glad to hear that. I love how the Lord uses all of us to encourage each other in times of need! Thank you for sharing this with me, Friend!
"This must mean that the Lord has something better for us" what an encouraging lense to try and view the world through! I'm prone to fear whenever sickness strikes in our family, but I'm learning to find peace and joy in caring for myself and others. Resting in the knowledge that any trials in life are there to draw us closer to Him ❤🙏
I'm noticing every time I say that instead of thinking negatively, something good seems to happen!
Love the music and vibe. Thanks for sharing your story. We've been in very similar shoes. I can so relate.
I just came across your channel. I watch a lot of homestead large family channels. I was tempted to create my own, because my house isn't fancy, I don't have high dollar appliances, my husband and I have been married almost 15 years and we will have 10 children come August. I know exactly what it means to eat rice and beans during the winter because you have nothing else. But God has always provided for us. We have a small homestead and a ton of work that needs to be done. It's so overwhelming, but I keep holding on. Thank you for your video.
I absolutely felt God speaking to me through this video. I have been struggling alot recently with depression because of the state of our living situation and financial situation. We are a family of 8 living in a very small house that is always trying to fall apart. I could feel God trying to teach me something but it's been going on for so long, I get stubborn sometimes and don't want to hear what he has to say. This video definitely helped me to remember what's true ❤❤❤
I truly enjoyed this video, very encouraging!
One of my most quoted verses(to myself at least) is "for without faith it is impossible to please God"!! It's pulled me through many difficult days 🙂🙏
thank you for sharing your testimony! For all you fellow Christian readers out there, I just got done reading The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs. Next to the Holy Bible, this has become my favorite book of all time. I have been humbled, repented, my soul deeply crushed and grieved due to my lack of contentment....but this book has brought me back running into the complete comfort that only Jesus Christ can give me. Nothing else but HIM matters.
I get it. Our oldest son (12) was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last November. It was unbelievable at first. God has been with us through it. It's definitely not what I would have chosen but we're very blessed.
That would be so hard! May the Lord continue to hold your hands through this journey!
Possibly the most refreshing channel on my subscription list. Your authenticity, vulnerability, and raw honesty speak to the vulnerable places in women like me and gently encourage the same courageous authenticity and vulnerability in our lives for the sake of connection and encouragement. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Mary!
I loved this so much! We are a small family of four we are One income military family homeschool and Love the Lord with all our hearts minds and souls. We have always struggled for most of our married lives we had a three-year period where we were financially doing well and then the Army decided to do something and wrecked my husband's entire career we lost a ton of money and ended up back at square one. We now live on a 4 acre homestead in Louisiana God has been so good to us you look like The bad and The ugly!! My husband's going to be medically getting out of the military next year and we're going to be facing a new change I pray so much my husband decided to medically get out because he felt that God wanted him to be with his family from here on out which I am grateful for but I do worry about financial stability.
@goatlovefun My husband was medically retired out of the Army in 2018 and became unable to do any work in early 2020. My biggest advice to you is to start documenting every physical problem he has NOW.
It took over a year to get my husband's issues looked at and documented. If he is having knee, back, foot or hip pain, go you the doctor and get it looked at. The biggest mistake military members make is not "complaining" about their health and so there is no proof they have the issues. When he gets out, immediately file for VA benefits and claim everything that the military caused. Even if it doesn't get counted toward his disability, if it worsens in the future, you will be glad you claimed it because it's a paper trail.
Most military members are more disabled than they realize. My husband thought he might be 30%, he was 100%. Yes, it's tons of paper work and and time to get it done but DO IT. If I hadn't learned the VA system and insisted my husband document all of his problems in the year leading up to him getting out, we would not be making it right now.
Also, get on a budget if you aren't already and save, save, save. Give yourself a financial runway for when he gets out. There are a lot of adjustments and having a cushion helps so much.
I hope all goes well for you and your family and this bit of advice helps you somehow. God is good and He is faithful. May he keep you in perfect peace in your time of transition and uncertainty. ❤
I was told by a financial person to pay a house payment ahead, then split the rest of the payments like on the 1st and 15th pay half. I didn't do it on our loan but now I will. It saves so much money on the loan.
Great music playlist. Adding to my own playlist. Rich in love, darling. Not cringe at all. (That's my first time using that phrase, EVER! Lord knows I'll probably never use it again.😂)
Funny how different people see things! I found you like 2 weeks ago and have been binge watching because I feel inspired especially by the devotions. You're a very hard working woman and I'm struggling to know why someone else sees anything but. And there's nothing cringe about wealthy Christians. It is godly to prosper in health and wealth. Where did they get their doctrine from?
A person can have all the riches in the world, but if they don't have Christ as their true treasure they are spiritually bankrupt.
As a Christian, I've experienced seeing this within other groups I was not a part of .
It's really sad to see people especially those who claim Christ as their Master; elevate themselves above others just because of their wealth, it's heart breaking to watch how they treat every day folks, and even more heart breaking to watch them be elevated by people within the church above Christ.
No one is exempt from the wilderness nor the mountain top.
God is both in the desert and in the mountain top.
Wealth personifies a person's character either positively or negatively.
Build the godly character that is needed to be sustainable.
Renew your mind to the word of God's and thank Him for prospering the work of your hands.
For I have never seen the godly go homeless or beg for bread .
Thank you for this reminder. I needed it so badly! Everyone has a testimony and I should consider mine a blessing from God. He has never left or forsaken me.
You are probably one of the most relatable, honest, real and loving UA-camrs out there. Thank you for all that you do.❤
Beautiful and timely video ☺️
Thank you 🪻🤍✨
You have definitely gone through a lot and explained your living situation so many times, so it is funny that you were called a rich Christian. While compared to maybe a Christian living in a third world nation, you may definitely be rich for sure. It is a blessing that you have the home you have, but you don't ignore that at all. You see every day and time where you are, as a gift. I see that. I enjoyed listening and watching your video once again. I love how you said, "You don't know their situation." I hope people take that to heart.
Shayla, you're so sweet to even take the time to respond to a comment like that! And you did it in such a dignified and kind way. You continue to be such a shining light, in all your videos, no matter what the topic. ❤
Dont pay attention to the few negative comments. You're doing great and dont owe an explanation. It's clear you are a hard worker and it is mo bodies business how you have what you have❤
Awe! Thank you! I'm sure the person who made the comment is long gone and will never see this. I really wanted to address it for those on the tipping point of letting hardship make them bitter instead of better. 🥰
Please don’t let negative comments get to you! I cannot imagine what it’s like because you can never make everyone happy and they clearly aren’t here to listen to your messages and to learn or just be in a positive space with you and this community I’m sorry you have to deal with that but know that you are an inspiration you are a peaceful voice and you are helpful I enjoy watching your homeschooling ideas I enjoy watching the way you cook and clean and take care of your family and I enjoy your teaching about God! Thank you!!
Beautiful reminder. I especially love that scripture reference and the song. ❤
Thank you so very much Shayla, we have news that we are moving across the country. We are so happy to know that my husband has a new job. I am in prayer a lot of my days and nights, trying to hold on to the truth that this is what God does indeed want. It has been beautiful to see Gods goodness through this journey so far. This season will be different and challenging but I am so glad that I have the Lord. I struggle with all the details and the things that aren't easy about all of this. Thanks for sharing your journey, I respect you so much and will be gaining breath from your videos.
Oh Alesha, I'll be praying for you!! I have a video coming out in July talking about our move, it's already filmed and scheduled. I hope it blesses you next month. Moving with so many children is so hard! Are you moving to the east or west, north or south?
love the "God has something better for us" faith. so glad you shared more of your story in this area to encourage others who are in similar situations. always giving thumbs up to your vids! I like the ones where you share your life lessons and stories the best myself. I know that must be hard though to be sharing with so many people online. anyhow God bless you and the family today!
Ty so much for the inspiration. Such truth in every word. You have a gift in sharing Gods word.
What an ignorant thing for someone to say to you. Even if you were rich, it isn't a sin to be rich. God often blesses with wealth.
Loved this video ! ❤
Thank you for sharing. We are in a transition period and we are moving in a small home with our family but we are getting more land to grow our homestead. We wish to have more financial freedom but this requires more sacrifices. I've been praying for God's guidance in this seson. I needed this video.
This message was perfectly timed for me. Thank you!
I appreciate and love your transparency. Even though you don't owe any of us such an intimate look into the life of you and your family. Your content is helpful and relatable You have been one of my favorite youtubers. I have watched all of your videos and your walk has been very inspiring for me. Thank you God bless and continue your calling.
This just popped up as a suggestion channel and the title caught my eye. I’m a Christian and maybe the person either isn’t 1 or a new Christian who doesn’t know better. I really enjoyed this and just subscribed ✝️
Thank you for subscribing, and Welcome!!
Someone told me once that it must be nice to be rich just because we made our boys a nice bedroom. But we weren’t. We were broke. We just painted and put wall clings up. We saved as much as we could to have the few things they had. There were years where I didn’t even have money for lunch at work and so I simply either didn’t eat or ate toast because the hospital floor I worked on always had bread with jam available for patients. I never told anyone that I wasn’t eating because I didn’t have money. I would just say I wasn’t hungry all the while my stomach would be so empty.
People are always so quick to judge.
Thank you. I needed this today. I pray blessings over you and your family. ❤
Such a great story about the timing of finding your homestead. I heard a guy make a really good point about people that appear to be wealthy, that helped me put things into perspective: For all I know, someone that appears to be “living lavish” is actually giving away 90% of what they have, and living off of 10%. I want to be focused on my own giving, and how I can give more of what I have. Thanks for another helpful video. 😊
You are welcome, and I love what you shared!
I am a little furious that someone said that to you. At first, I honestly thought YOU were saying rich Christians were cringe, because it never occurred to me that anyone would accuse you of being rich!!! But it sure didn't sound like something you would say! I'm thinking jealousy of your contentment is the only explanation...
Awe, Sarah, you are so kind to me. Thank you, I'm sure the person was hurting. When people can't process their struggles and don't have a relationship with the Lord, they become bitter. One of my goals here is to help people in the tipping spot.
The reason could be anything. They could be watching those cringe mega church pastors with there jets, while there congregation is below average wage, struggling just to pay rent food and bills. There are pastors out here on TV land making a negative impression on the world. Or it could be that these trolls expect us Christians to be poor. That we don't deserve to be rich. That person comment could honestly mean anything
sadly that is so common on social media, people weighing in with opinions based on nothing. What frightens me is this is probably how much they look into anything before forming an opinion. Horribly uniformed and suprememly confident in their baseless thoughts.
I agree. It is frightening to see how brazen and flippant so many people are on social media, it reminds me of 2 Peter 2:12.
Thanks for your transparency. God bless❤❤❤
I raised my 7 kids in 450 Sq feet! Smaller than most garages! Out in the woods, no electricity, no car... Kind of tough at times. Now they are grown and while I've gained space but my income went down... I live on $600 a month.. Yes 600. My home is the same place but it's paid for ( and I have a car but no payment!)
Oh my goodness, It sounds like you have a channel to share how you managed that. Were you homeschooling them too?
When we were trying to fit 5 in our tiny home it ended up getting so time consuming that by the end productivity and quality of life were almost non existent.
@@mountainhomesteadfamily I was homeschooling them! And now I help home school their kids. ( I'm sure you don't remember me telling you that because you get so many comments) yes! I understand exactly what you mean... I felt defeated! But praise God I came out on the other side :)
Thank you for your comment that you don't know what it's like for the person who seemingly has it all. My husband and I recently bought our second home, and we only just stopped being able to qualify for food stamps this last year. God works miracles and can do them very suddenly, you don't know their story. We were only able to put a down payment because my dad left me money when he died and I was finally the right age to receive it... we should rejoice with each other and share in each other's burdens. Thank you for your gentleness❤
Thank you for sharing this! I love how you said he can work miracles suddenly. He does! I think one thing that is hard for people that are in the waiting phase is knowing God could, but also that He hasn't yet. That can be a hard place to be!
Very timely video. ❤
I just want to say a lot of people know how to make something out of nothing and they can make something look fantastic out of nothing. I don't know the woman who does this UA-cam channel very well, but I could tell she's a very talented at making things look better or putting a focal point somewhere else instead of the unfinished windows that kind of thing. That's the reason I watch her and she's got really good tips so I just wanted to support her cuz I know somebody hurt her feelings. And yes we are all struggling and she is a big help in making that struggle a lot less
Oh my goodness, you are so kind! Thank you, Jessie!
I got a little too long-winded but when I think somebody's being possibly picked on I can't help it
This is one of the dangers of social media. It is easy for people to look at what others have or appear to have and then start the comparison game. And that is very dangerous. In todays time when many people are struggling it's easy to get focused on what we don't have.
As a Born Again Believer now for 51 years it took me a long time to stop saying, " I'd like to have that too" and just be thankful for the many many blessings the LORD has given me. You see when people do not have the LORD, Jesus Christ in their lives they can start to feel hopeless not understanding that this ole world is not our home we are just all passing through. We aren't taking any material possessions with us when we leave here. GOD cannot give people joy apart from Himself because there is no joy apart from Him. People are looking for " things" to fill that void and only He can do so. Getting our eyes off Christ causes us to lose our focus and right perspective.
Having material possessions in and of themselves is not a bad thing unless the possessions began to have us and we look to those things to define where we measure up. I've had great abundance and I've had struggle in my 61 years but GOD has always seen me through. He has NEVER failed to meet my needs. One small gesture that helps me is to go pick a bunch of wildflowers or buy some fresh cut flowers and put them in a place in your home and every time you look at those beautiful flowers stop and say, Thank you, GOD.
Such good points! Thank you for sharing 💛
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You’re too kind. Please don’t feel obligated to give explanations. You don’t owe them to anybody but The Lord, your husband, and your family. People don’t understand and often are so quick to judge or talk about something they know nothing about. You are blessed because God so chooses to bless you, quite frankly, that should be enough for anybody. Keep being you and keep on the paths of The Lord. I have never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging for bread 😉 Much love and blessings to you!
Thank you, New Beginnings! That is so nice of you to say. When I saw the comment it took me by surprise for a moment, but it's very far from the worst I've received! I realized I could use the comment to address this issue and help others on the tipping point of letting hardship make them bitter instead of better. People need to be reminded that God hasn't forgotten them during hard struggles.
Loved this video! I always take away a lot from your videos. I look forward to each one! ❤
Thanks for this video! I'm loving it and needed it so much. ❤
The first video of yours I have seen and I appreciator openness. God bless your family.
Thank you so much!
Thank you as always! 👏🥹
Always!
Thank you ❤
This just touched my heart.Thank you for sharing your life with us.❤
You are so welcome
Your videos are beautiful ❤
I love this, Thankyou!!
You're so welcome!
It is so easy to look at someone in a moment in time and even ourselves and draw a conclusion that this is how it always has been and/or will be. But seasons of life come and go and gifts from the Lord come and go. He will give us a gift but that season of blessing is not guaranteed for the rest of our lives. And just because the gift is taken away doesn’t mean that his love is. The Lord Jesus was given a very quiet 30 years and then God had him go through such a hard season which ended in death. But it wasn’t that God had left him but rather that God was leading him. He was doing a beautiful work for his people. Christ knew this and so for the joy that was set before him he endured the cross. This has been an encouraging point for me as we have also have had to live in situations that are difficult and I would have despaired had not Christ gone before me in all things. Thank you again for your videos!!! ♥️
Yes, this is so true! Thank you for sharing this.
I came into this world empty handed. I will leave this world empty handed. Everything that we have in our hands in between is just borrowed goods. I have so many poor stories from my childhood until now (early 50's) that it would be a book. But I have lived. All that we take with us when we die is our soul and the Holy Spirit. All that is eternal that we can take to heaven are the souls we helped bring to Jesus. The rest will all be consumed in fire. That is the perspective from which I live my life. All of that other stuff, and all the headaches it brings; will be such a huge amount of nothing when we are on the other side in glory. Just love those God has given you (and me). God can heal the pain. Trials will come and go. But right now I am so rich. Spiritually yes. But otherwise. I am okay today. I have my health, I am pain free at the moment, I have a place to live, I eat better than kings (because I love my own cooking!), I have all the simple necessities. I have traveled to far away places that I wanted to see. I have all the sweet colors and smells of the flowers of Spring. I have the sunrise. I have the birds singing in the lovely green trees. I have the fresh breeze blowing on me as I walk in a park like setting. I have the sound of the river. I have a hot cup of coffee in the morning as I enjoy the morning sun and look at my small garden. I have the sound of a rooster in the morning. I have the stars at night. I have my favorite worship songs that I turn on at night before I go to sleep. I have four Bibles somewhat worn out on my stacked crate makeshift country style bookshelf (read it cover to cover six times plus). I have more than most people in the world. But there are things I do not have.
I have no house, only lived in one till I was two and my parents divorced. I have a very old car and a very big student loan debt that I will never be able to repay. Long story, not my fault, thank you for not judging me falsely without enough info. I have no family left albeit one who won't be around much longer. No true friends to speak of, no good church to find them in. I used to have family and friends but they all passed away over the years. I have seen much sorrow and much joy as well and all the other things we feel and go through in life, that is life in fact. When we are at the end of it or on the other side, we will look back on the moments that mattered. Being there for loved ones, holiday meals together regardless of how humble the setting, beautiful days that God made with all the things He made to enjoy in them, and the things we did to serve God and help others and bring them to Jesus. I don't think I will care one iota that I never owned the roof over my head, or never had a financial portfolio, and don't own one piece of expensive jewelry or anything else like that... lol ! What people regret at the end is not doing enough of the things on the 'good' list mentioned above. God bless you!
Thank you for sharing. It was comforting and soothing to be reminded of Phil. 4:6-7
You are so awesome may the lord bless you and your family sweetheart your a wonderful lady I love your channel and so glad I think your home is lovely I have a camper my husband and our son but understand what your story honey thank you for sharing
I would love to see a video on how you budget for birthdays and holidays and if you thrift/buy secondhand for those too.
P.s. I love your videos. I have been watching for a year or two. ❤
I made a note to cover this! Thank you!
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@@mountainhomesteadfamily Thank you so much!
My thoughts are, your mortgage will be paid off way sooner than you think...because our God is Mighty! Like you we struggled living off of one income in the logging industry and our home was paid off 15 years early because God made a way where there wasn't a way! ❤
Oh my goodness, thank you. I could hug you for saying that and you know what, you put a new hope in my heart and I believe you are right!!!
That comment is CRINGE! "The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it" Proverbs 22. Riches mean different things to different people.
Expect these types of comments from those who are uninformed and make snap judgements. (I know I have regrettably done the same and repented. "If the world hates Me it will hate you." Living a transparent life is always a challenge.
It's none of their business anyway.... People who get something from you is gonna stay with you and people who come like demons just to kill, steal and destroy and make your life miserable. To steal joy. Because they are unhappy, living in the dark. You continue to do you, the Lord and pray for those who seek to harm.
Girlfriend! ... do NOT lose sleep over snoody comments from obvious 12 yr olds. Haters are everywhere on every channel. In fact, I doubt I'd read comments very much at all if I had a channel. Take it with a grain of salt, and don't worry about Karen and Felicia. Seriously. ❤
I'm only a minute in and had to pause and comment. She missed the entire explanation of you living in a house that no matter how hard you cleaned it didn't matter because the condition of the house was awful. Also even if you were rich... SOOOO
That "cringe" comment is ridiculous! Your channel always shows how frugal and thrifty you are. Ignore the naysayers.
Thank you Julie! As for the comment, it's okay, it's not the worst I've received. I actually felt kind of sad for the person and realized I could use the comment to address this issue and hopefully help others on the tipping point of letting hardship make them bitter instead of better.
"Rich Christians" which ones?🤣Prudent Christians maybe, Temperate Christians, definitely. Gaining worldly riches usually come 1 of 2 ways #1 working hard (very Christian), being prudent in saving, & temperate in spending (both VERY Christian & not 'cringe' LOL) or #2 being deceitful, greedy, & taking advantage of others (NONE of which are 'Christian')...so, not sure WHO they are referring to LOL. And I have KNOWN rich people, Christians & non Christians alike, that have struggles far beyond what is bearable. We had some very well off friends (Christians, who were prudent, good savers & hard workers) that lost their 14 yo son to leukemia several years ago. & while they still have their $$$, it has absolutely CRUSHED them as a family & wrecked their faith - as they have never come to acceptance. My husband used to bellyache about how much more $$$ & possessions they had than us & he was confused because he & the husband made the same amount, as coworkers. I used to try to point out that they were good SAVERS. They waited 6 years to marry & lived with parents until then. They saved & paid cash to have their home built. They then waited several more years to have kids, saving $$$ all the while. We did things in all the wrong order 😆we jumped in feet first; moved in together immediately, had a kid, THEN got married, then tried to get a house (a run down money pit, that we are still struggling to finish up after 20 years). Our struggles have been money & poor judgement, theirs' have been the loss of a child - which would YOU choose. No one gets thru this life easy! And while my husband & I have clung to God & our faith has grown stronger, theirs' is completely shattered & the wife has not moved forward thru the grieving process after almost a decade. She tells people (in public) that she wishes her husband had died instead. And one can never judge how much $ another has, by their belongings. Some of us are just great shoppers & deal makers😉
Wow, so many good points, Patty. Thank you for sharing this, I really enjoyed reading it and was blessed by your honesty. Thank you!
Just found you. Just subscribed. 🩷
Thank you!!
You are so awesome may the lord bless you and your family sweetheart your a wonderful lady I love your channel and so glad I think your home is lovely I have a camper my husband and our son but understand what your story honey thank you for sharing
Thanks so much, Ashley!