I had a bit of a "sticker shock" type moment after I did my taxes and found out how much I had to pay this year. Not only did I have to give up what I normally get in returns; but, had to pay twice that on top of it, all because of capital gains on securities sold in order to do remodeling. As a result, my remodeling budget has to be reevaluated. It was disheartening; but, aren't we told to render to Caesar what is Caesar's? And, of course, it follows that we are to render to God what is God's - ourselves, for we are created in His Image.
Wisdom in faithful stewardship has been a challenge lately; with having to "clean out" in preparation for remodeling. I will keep praying for wisdom for all the decisions I am making; and that I truly will be faithful with all that He has placed in my care.
I guess the "good" out of all this, is that shock can lead to lessons learned.
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