What Would You Do if Money Was Not a Need?

As people we become very cynical when it comes to money. Even though we acknowledge the old cliché, “Money cannot buy happiness,” our actions rarely prove our words. Money provides security, freedom, and stability. What if money was not an issue? What if it was possible to attain a level of stability, freedom, and security without pursuing financial success? Often people who pursue money for a lifetime reach the conclusion, “Money is not everything.” With this in mind I look to my own life, dreams, and desires and ask myself the question, “If I never had to worry about money again, what would I do?”

One of my goals as a believer in Christ is to reach a level of faith where God is all I need. As I consider this lifestyle I cannot help to ponder the thought of spiritual wealth. In the pursuit of stability, security, and freedom my relationship with God often grows stagnant. The first thing I would pursue once money is no longer a factor in my decision making is a renewed and more emphasized pursuit of my creator. The one stronghold every man has on life is time, and as a result what we spend our time doing proves what we desire. My first goal would be to spend more time with the Lord through prayer, study, and quiet time, among others.

As I draw closer to the Lord I am sure I will continue to see a need for my relationships to change. As I think about my relationships they often revolve around what someone can do for me, but as I get past my personal agenda I find the truest and richest relationships come from a mutual, serving, love between people. If my stability, security, and freedom were taken care of then I imagine I would gain a renewed focus on my attitude towards relationships.

In conclusion, the question of this paper could be restated as follows: “What do you value most in life when all of the earthly struggles are stripped away?” The reality is it should not matter whether we actually have few financial needs or not because our needs have already been taken care of. Obviously with financial liberation one gains more time to invest in other areas of life, but the principle still remains, “What does one value forever?” As I continue to pursue an eternal worldview and renew my focus on the treasures in life that remain unseen, I cannot help but think about my truest desires. As I continue to pursue a better relationship with God I am obligated to rely on him more. Throughout life money and other worldly pursuits will continue to entice me to take control of my life, but God continues to call me to die to myself and allow him to take the lead. Sometimes when we fantasize about our earthly needs being accounted for we realize what truly matters in life. It is not the size of your car, the amount of money in your bank, or the amount of people you impress, but life is about the people you impact, the size of your heart, and the time you spend focusing on eternal things. All earthly things will pass away someday, but until we focus on what is unseen we will continue to pursue money, security, stability, or freedom as opposed to love, covenant, relationship, commitment, and faith. As I think about what I would do in a world where all of my financial needs are appeased, I conclude to pursue the incredible gift of God’s love for me and the understanding of God’s love for others. In essence, I want to love God and others with everything I have because only when I lose my life for his sake will I find it.