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Make Your Life Rich without Money
Whitney Hopler - Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer

Our culture says that the good life comes from what money can buy: like a new car, a bigger house, an exotic trip, the latest clothes, or restaurant meals. But none of that is really necessary to richly enjoy your life. It turns out that the old adage is true - the best things in life are free. You don't need money to enrich your life.

Here's how you can make your life rich without money:

Know the speed limit. The richness of your life is determined not by the time you're given, but by what you choose to do with it. Slow down enough to listen to God's voice so you can focus on what matters most. Make time to rest physically by getting enough sleep, and rest emotionally by choosing to trust God in every situation rather than worrying. Base your priorities on God's purposes for your life, and base your schedule around your priorities to cut down on unnecessary busyness. But keep your schedule flexible enough to be open and available for the divine interruptions that come your way. Live frugally, avoiding debt whenever possible. Enjoy something without owning it, such as by visiting parks often rather than buying a home with a large yard. Save and give as much as you can. Place your ultimate trust in God rather than in money.

Stop spending lots of time and energy consuming (buying goods and services) so you can focus more on contributing (using your talents and skills to make the world a better place). Simplify your life however you can, such as by celebrating a weekly Sabbath day of rest and learning to say "no" to unimportant requests for your time. Enjoy the simple gifts God gives, such as regular playtimes with children and pets.

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