I think its funny that we are so concerned with making money! The preaching of a poet always makes me think deeper about my life! Revealing lies that I have believed or just forcing me to ask the simple question Why?
Why do I work so hard at Tech? Why do I hold a entry level position at a construction supply company? Why do I fight my peers to attain a high GPA?
Then comes the simply motive that has driven many men mad, Money! The power of Money is traced through every civilization causing brother to kill brother for the lust of Gold. In our current day we see the results of our past generations as we are disposed towards a life in search of wealth. We are in search of freedom and this tends to be from the woes of financial crisis. We run from anything that might impede a comfortable life and typically money can buy away our discomfort. Therefore the search for money drives folks down a road of selfish desire to trade a life filled with passions for one solely to make money.
Often at Tech I see people who are living simply to get a high paying job and kick back on vacations. As someone who comes from a family with a father who provides above any beyond our needs I speak from a place of privilege. Therefore I must reference the lyrics below as I know that life aint cheap. Simply I will not let my life be ruled by the rat race of making money. I will not sacrifice dreams, passions, and a life that I Love to the God of Money.
As I study the bible I see so much wisdom in the words of Jesus. The Pharisees(Jewish religious leaders) fearing the teaching and expansion of his followers desire to trap Christ in words of blasphemy or treason. Therefore they pose a question to Jesus and you can read Mark 12:13-17.
Often at Tech I see people who are living simply to get a high paying job and kick back on vacations. As someone who comes from a family with a father who provides above any beyond our needs I speak from a place of privilege. Therefore I must reference the lyrics below as I know that life aint cheap. Simply I will not let my life be ruled by the rat race of making money. I will not sacrifice dreams, passions, and a life that I Love to the God of Money.
As I study the bible I see so much wisdom in the words of Jesus. The Pharisees(Jewish religious leaders) fearing the teaching and expansion of his followers desire to trap Christ in words of blasphemy or treason. Therefore they pose a question to Jesus and you can read Mark 12:13-17.
This wisdom is how I want to approach the money that will make throughout my life. The greenbacks that I find myself chasing at my Co-Op are simply currency of this earth. I want to live my life giving to God what belongs to God. Therefore I will live a life not defined by the things of this world but rather the things that cannot be seen or touched. I want to live a life that is marked by a chasing after God through my passions, occupation, relationships, and many adventures along the way. Not really sure how listening to a song simply about how concerned people are about making money transformed into this post but Ill take it.
Making money, it isn't easy
And it sure won't make you happy
So I think it's funny
We're so concerned with making money
And money won't keep folks from grieving
And it won't stop love from leaving
So here's my two cents
What's the use in making money
And I know that life ain't cheap
And not all good things are free
But there is no enough and no too much
and it seems so strange to me
I just think it's funny
We're so concerned with making money
I make my living singing love songs
That I made up 'cause I love songs
But folks believe them
So I'm receiving paper money
Don't get me wrong, I love my lady
And I probably wouldn't trade her
But life's no better with debts or debtors making money
And I know that life ain't cheap
And not all good things are free
But there is no enough and no too much
And it seems so strange to me
I just think it's funny
We're so concerned with making money
Everybody's got their reasons
Finer wines or fairer seasons
If we're truthful, we know we're fools for making money
All is Well,
Paul Shackelford