Wisdom in Investing

 

    When you hear the word invest what do you think about?  Investing is defined as expending money with the expectation of receiving profit or material results by financial planning, shares, property, or developing a commercial venture.  It is also providing or endowing someone or something by attributing.  However, there is a third way to look at investing.  It could be giving your time and energy to help someone, a mission, or outreach.  It doesn't always have to be monetary.

    Investing is not charity.  Put your money where it can produce a return.  That means be aware of what is producing money in your culture at this time.  Don't invest all your money into one things, but diversify.  Things in life happen that are unexpected and we can't change them.  It is wise to be prepared for anything that may come your way.  Don't spend all your time looking for possible disaster.  Live your life, but have a nest egg for when disaster may hit.  

    We will never fully understand God's work.  He is the creator of all things.  The way He works is so beyond how our mind functions that all we can do is speculate.  Focus on what you can comprehend like your own objective and occupation.  Work hard and try do a good job, so that you don't find yourself looking for trouble.  Turn to God in all your ventures and you will succeed because nothing in life is certain.  Some investments will succeed and some will not.  If you don't put all your money in one basket, then you will be okay.

    Enjoy the stage of life you are in, but do not forget the dark parts of life.  There are many, but they are there for a reason.  Learn from them and rise above, so that they don't consume you.  Be happy in your youth and allow your heart to have joy.  Youth and vigor has its time, but it is just a phase in life.

    Live your life as you like because it is short, but remember God will judge all your deeds.  You can enjoy life to the fullest without turning to sin.  Banish all anxiety and cast away your troubles.  Give them to God, He will carry the heaviest burden for you.  Learn and grow so that you can thrive in every stage of your life.

Ecclesiastes 11