My Life, Future, Now, And The Future

As I think through where I want my life to be financially, both now and in the future, there are a few statements that fit with the now category. One is to begin paying back my student loan debt. That way I will be able to save myself from having to pay more for interest on the loans. Another statement is to start saving money for a good car. I realized in my financial plan how expensive taking a taxi to work would be and now I know for certain that I need to be able to buy my own car and the necessities that accompany one. Thirdly, I would like to start giving more money to the church on Sunday mornings. I have also thought of statements for the future. One of these being to save money for a home. This is important to me because I want my children to have a nice home to grow up in. Another statement is to finish paying of my college debt; however, I hope to

Just by going back and comparing the amount of time I spend in each category, the average of one hour a day compared to about three to five a day I spend on homework does not show the relationship I claim to have with Him. Actually putting enough time aside during the day to spend with Him or in the word is a difficult task, especially right now when finals have finally arrived. I know for myself, I tend to become so obsessed with completing my homework and earning a good grade, that I lose focus on what is most important, and that is my relationship with Him. I need to become more willing to give Him total control of my life in order to release my need for having a handle on everything. Also, the time I spend with my friends could be decreased a bit. I know that having relationships with those around you are vital in any life, but at the same time, what is the use of having earthly relationships if my relationship with the Creator is dwindling. I need to find the balance between the