Investing for the future

Most of you reading this have a 401K or, at the very least, have heard of a 401K.  All of us want to be able to put money aside in the right places, have it grow over time, and then realize the benefits of wise investing.  As someone who, as my brother so eloquently puts it, is “on the back 9 right now,” I understand and appreciate how important investing for the future is.

If you are not aware already, I am HUGE fan of the University of Alabama!  Our head football coach, Nick Saban, has said that you can spend time, or you can invest time.  There is a big difference!  As someone who spends a great deal of time around kids, I have realized that being around children is very much the same.  We can spend time around kids and be someone they look up to and even admire.  We can invest time in kids and be an instrument that is used to change their lives!

Investing money requires a leap of faith…so does investing in kids.   I know it’s hard…because, after all, I have a life and goals and dreams and a job and obligations…I am busy.  But, if you read that last sentence, “I” may be the problem!!  Kids are smart, and they can see through a lot, especially when those adults around them phone it in.  Investing in kids takes time, and you may see your fortune drop in value at times.  Bu it is an investment over time and these investments will pay off over the long haul.  Showing kids who God is beats telling them every time. 

Build those relationships…get to know those kids.  Cheer with them and cry with them.   Celebrate with them and console them.  When the things of this earth pass away, these treasures will be with you !!!