Travis and I truly believe that when we have a family we want me to be able to stay home with the kids. In today's economy this can seem almost impossible because of the high cost of living. When we got married we both wanted to do our best to see this goal through, so we have committed to living off of Travis's salary alone. We depend on his salary to provide all of our needs and you know what-we are comfortable! The most valuable lesson that we have learned is to simply redefine what needs and wants are and to live according to those standards.
Our Needs:
Charitable Givings
Savings
Rent and Utilities
Bills
Gas to get to work
Groceries
Every item on this list is provided by Travis's salary. This has taught us an incredible lesson on learning to define and live within our means. True we are not able to go on a ton of vacations or buy all the clothes we want; but, we are HAPPY and CONTENT with our lifestyle. We enjoy all that we have and don't desire what others have. This practice alone has made our relationship better because we both understand what truly matters in this life. Its about who you walk through life with and not what you walk through life with. Being content with our lifestyle for sure contributes to our health we stress less and have less to worry about because we have truly chosen the simple life.
Understanding that relationships are the most important thing in life and living like you believe it is easier said than done. God calls us to put our relationships above all earthly things. I encourage you to evaluate your lifestyle. Determine where your priorities are and if your life reflects them. Determine what controls your decisions-who is your God?
Take the next step and choose a simpler life and see how much better you feel :)
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