What is wealth?

 
It could be easily looked on as an abundance of valuable possessions. In a worldly sense that could certainly include money, titles, awards, degrees, etc. What is then my worth? What have I obtained or accumulated? There could be different types of wealth as well (financial, physical, spiritual, economic, etc. What then is the purpose of wealth? One could say to provide for oneself/family and/or others and to build up the kingdom of God. 

Life is God's gift to man, and what we do with it is our gift back to God. We brought literally nothing into this world and it is certain that we cannot carry anything out. Religion is worth everything to us and for it we should be willing to employ our time, our talents, our means, our energies, and is some cases literally even our lives. So how are we spending our free time? Are we giving back to others? Who are we helping? What is it that we are watering in our lives to improve upon what we have?

We have been instructed to seek first the kingdom of God and all the things has will be added or give unto you. What an incredibly wonderful blessing. If there is a specific blessing that we desire ultimately then we should seek out everything that governs that blessing an work on becoming obedient to whatever those laws are. 

Eating Healthier On A Budget

 
Eating healthier on a budget is much easier than you would think. With a little planning you can nourish the system without breaking the bank. Before shopping take a initial pantry inventory. Check to see if there is anything that can be cut back on starting with those sugary snacks or soft drinks. Try swapping them out with a healthier home made alternative. Now on to the tips.

One of the best ways to begin is make a plan. Figure out your meals in advance. It may take a little bit of more time but will be well worth it. Next start making that old fashioned grocery list by hand with a pen and paper.

Keep an eye out for sales and store promotions. Often it is a great way to save a lot of hard earned money. It is also a great way to figure out the weekly meal plan. Look as well to the local farmers market. Support local when possible. It's a wonderful way to make friends and possible connections to access often the freshest source of fruits, vegetables including often better deals than a retail grocery store chain can offer. When possible find out the farmers market hours. Typically, towards the end of a day vendors may also mark down items that may only last another day or two. 

Learn to read price labels from the shelf and on the items. Even if two similar products may look the same there may be more or less on the inside. Search the label for price per pound and or what it contains. One item may not be the best value. While another may contain harmful ingredients to your health system. If you don't know what some of the items it may contain look it up. Do the research. 

Buy certain foods in bulk when possible. Yes, it may cost a little more now but in the long run may average out to much less saving more coin to stay in your pockets. Items such as rice, oats, condiments, spices, etc especially if it might be something you may use often. 

A time for everything. Look to the seasons. Yes, items in season can be great for even later when previously frozen. Just because strawberries might not be in season now they can still be great with some prior planning. Frozen produce can be a great way to make nutritious smoothies later.

Look for do it yourself. It can be a great to make a better tasting salad dressing, dips and spreads that can reduce/eliminate unwanted ingredients from a retail store source that is much more affordable. Eating healthier can be easy and on a budget is certainly possible with some planning and well worth it in the long run. One simply cannot put a price tag on personal health. It's priceless.