What's in Your Wallet?

What’s in Your Wallet?

That is the catch phrase for a popular credit card ad. It is also a question I have been asking myself post-Christmas. There is certainly little money in mine and the credit cards I have are keeping my wallet warm.

When the kids were small Joyce made me a t-shirt that I keep wearing even though it is starting to wear out. It shows a Papa Bear surrounded by four baby bears. The caption underneath says, “Dad has pictures where money used to be.” I like it because it is not only true but also because I would not have it any other way.

Yes, we budget our money at Christmas and try very hard to stay within it. Yes, I probably spent too much anyway. Yes, it was worth it all. It was worth it all because it was not just spent on presents. I also bought new inflatable beds, and bedding to accommodate more family, and food, lots of food.

Another popular credit card ad lists the cost of an event and then describes the reason for the event as “Priceless.” That is what Christmas is, priceless. The Gift of God’s Son is priceless. The gifts God gives in blessings are also priceless.

It is not about the money but the meaning. It is not about the presents but the presence of Christ. It is not about the food but about our family all together.

What’s in your wallet? There will be some new pictures in mine. And as for the New Year? There are also some new happy memories still echoing in the rooms of our house.

Bro. Robin