Like most everyone else, towards the end of January, I received my W-2 and the year-end reports from my IRA and bank account. When I had a free evening this past week I sat down and added up all of my expenses, mileage, and charitable expenses so that I could hand it all off to my tax guy last Friday. It’s at this time of year that I recall a little illustration I found years back that puts all of it into a better perspective for me, hopefully it will for you as well 🙂 It goes like this:
In an article for Christianity Today, Gary Thomas writes,
Thinking about eternity helps us retrieve perspective. I’m reminded of this every year when I figure my taxes. During the year, I rejoice at the pay checks and the extra income and sometimes flinch when I write out the tithe and offering checks. I do my best to be a joyful giver, but I confess it is not always easy, especially when there are other perceived needs and wants. At the end of the year, however, all of that changes. As I’m figuring my tax liability, I wince at every source of income and rejoice with every tithe and offering check. More income means more tax, but every offering and tithe means less tax. Everything is turned, up-side down, or perhaps more appropriately, right-side up. I suspect Judgment Day will be like that.
Have a blessed week!
