Hong Kong Diaries Vol. 2: My Splurge

Volume 2: My Splurge

I hope you didn't set your expectations too high for the ending to my money spending story, 'cause there really wasn't any extraordinary revealing of God's master plan. Just simple reminders, and truth that got driven deeper into my heart. It does not always have to be out of the ordinary or highly ironic in order for God's hand to be working. I mean, me eating Bran Flakes everyday is God providing me manna (I've been reading Exodus lately :P).

So this is how I spent it....I blew a great portion, and I mean a great portion of my money on clothes hahaha. After much contemplation on what I should do with my money, those feelings just melted away as Hong Kong broke me with her allure. I was on vacation right, and my parents gave me money to enjoy myself, not to fill me with moral guilt right?? You ever go to a night club planning not to drink, but the atmosphere just changes your mind? This is kinda what happened. Hong Kong and Japan are ages beyond Canada in gadgets, fashion, and everything that would appeal to a young guy like me. And it's not like I go there often or can get any of this stuff in Canada. So that's what I did, I splurged (well by my standards). If we're gonna keep my night club analogy, I drank but wasn't drunk (also by my standards).

The loot I brought home included high quality denims, a brand name wallet, new phone, new camera, ridiculously priced hoodies and t-shirts, and colorful kicks and boots. All things I drool over when I surf the internet. All costing a grand total of about $3000Cdn!! Is it a bit much?? Maybe, maye not. Our service apartment we stayed at cost about $2000Cdn, and our trips into Mainland China and Japan weren't cheap either.

So did I spend my money the right way?....I don't see why not. Although I splurged on my trip, I don't think these things have a deathgrip on my life. I also have tons of money left over, and am secure financially so I didn't go completely overboard. I don't think I'd be wrong to say that money, although a great tool for God's kingdom, is not the only tool. So what you think? Did I spend it properly? If not, I don't think God's plans are stumped 'cause I spent his money improperly. It would just mean, I failed his test. I don't necessarily feel that way right now, but if when/if I do realize it, then I gained a lesson outta splurging...a very expensive lesson.

I think God wants us to enjoy the things he's put on this earth. Sounds like an excuse for my spending, but I think it's true. We just gotta be careful on where we draw the line and are moving contrary to God's heart.

And I did attend church while I was there, several different ones actually. So my thankfulness was expressed in tithings, and the Lord's monetary blessing was also poured out on a few "lucky" homeless people. These people made the homeless in Canada seem like kings. I've known of the poverty in Asia, but seeing them in person hits home in a different way. I think I'll talk 'bout this next.