What Would You Do With 10 Million Dollars?

"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."

                                                                                         -Matthew 6:24

So many of us think that money is everything. Some people say that money is their motivation. Some of us want what we see on TV which is the fast cars, big houses, fancy clothes and jewelry. When I asked a few of my friends if they were to win 10 million dollars right now, what would they do with it, I was told that they would buy a nice sports car, high priced electronics, take expensive trips and invest in a business. Sadly, no one said that they would give money to someone less fortunate or even to a charity. Yes, it's nice to reward yourself with nice things but we can't take any of these nice things to Heaven.

If I was to win 10 million dollars, I would take care of my debt, invest in my business and I would bless others or even a charity of my choice. I've always been the type to give back. I believe we're all called to do great things. I also believe that when we are called to do something, God is calling us to be a blessing in others lives. I can't stand to see someone outside holding up a sign or begging for money to get food. I always think to myself "That could be me." Bless, and you will be blessed. We cannot be stingy. Being stingy is not love. God is love.......and we should all try to be "Christ like."

I remember a song from the 90's called "C.R.E.A.M" which meant "Cash Rules Everything Around Me." It's funny because people still walk around saying that. Some of us are so tied up with trying to make a quick buck that we tend to forget the most important thing in life.......God. God is a jealous God. We sometimes think that if we had money, it would solve all of our problems; however, we tend to forget that God will supply all of our needs. God knows what we need before we even ask for it. In the book of Matthew chapter 6, it explains that we should not store up treasures on earth....for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. There are things in my life that if I had a lot of money, it would solve some of my problems but then again, God is a problem solver.......I can cast my cares (problems) on him and he will take care of my needs. All we need to do is have faith in God (Mark 11:22).

We cannot get so tied up with being obsessed with money. If you really think about it, money does not solve all of your problems, God does. If we can get out of the "It's all about me and what I want" mindset and start to think "How can I bless others and live life to please God," we would be much happier. Money is temporary, God is forever.....

-Markesha xoxo