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How Saving for Tomorrow Improves the Quality of Life Today

By Craig Ford 4 Comments - The content of this website often contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you buy through those links (at no cost to you!). Learn more about how we make money. Last edited July 22, 2014.

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One of the common criticisms of saving money is that some folks think that saving for tomorrow completely defeats the purpose of money.  These are the ones with a live for today philosophy.  The live for today philosophy claims, you could save your money for tomorrow and then have a heart attack and die.  What a waste!  Use your money for whatever your heart desires. Proponents of this approach to personal finances claim money is to be spent, to be enjoyed today.

Nevertheless, the reality is that saving for tomorrow actually improves the quality of life today.

Financial Security Offers Peace of Mind, Today

Finances typically are subject to the laws of cause and effect. Your actions today will directly impact the results tomorrow.  The problem with most of us is that we are so TODAY focused we are not even willing to consider tomorrow.  Remember the story of Esau and Isaac (Genesis 25:19-34)?  Esau had a wonderful right as the firstborn – the birthright.  Unfortunately, he was unable to see the value in what he had.  In a moment of temporary hunger he gave away his future assets.

I wonder how many of us are like Esau?  Making decisions today that are crippling our future. We borrow without considering what it will cost tomorrow.  Esau recognized his mistake.  He sought to have his future returned.  He desired to go back to yesterday.  But, regardless of how many tears he shed he had set his fate.

See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears. (Hebrews 12:16-17 NIV)

Not only does disregarding future implications of our actions cripple the future; it also makes life today much harder.

Five Ways Saving For the Future Improves the Quality of Life Today

  1. When small emergencies arrive it is not a source of worry or frustration.If the transmission were to go out on the truck you could simply pay the bill and move on.  If one of the kids had an accident and you were able to just pay the medical bill, how nice would that be today?
  2. When the phone rings you don’t need to cringe.
    There is no fear that someone on the line is going to be calling about an unpaid debt.  Your nights are spent sleeping instead of worrying.  You and your spouse can actually talk to each other because the issue is no longer so tense.
  3. You have money on hand for special activities.
    When your children want to be involved in extra curricular activities you don’t need to struggle with the question – where am I going to get the money to pay for that? You know that if Jack does want to play soccer there is money in the bank.
  4. When you open the mail you don’t need to hold your breath.
    I enjoy checking the mail.  Perhaps there will be a card from a friend.  Many people who live for today dread checking the mail because all it has is bills, bills, bills.  What if mail call could be a highlight of your day instead of a nightmare?
  5. When you feel like you’re splurging you can actually enjoy it.
    How often do you ‘live it up’ today and, just like Esau, wake up and regret the whole thing.  When you have money saved, your special night out with your wife doesn’t add extra financial worry.  When you go on vacation there is not the depression period waiting for all the bills.  Fun is fun.

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Last Edited: 22nd July 2014 The content of biblemoneymatters.com is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Visitors to biblemoneymatters.com should not act upon the content or information without first seeking appropriate professional advice. In accordance with the latest FTC guidelines, we declare that we have a financial relationship with every company mentioned on this site.

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About Craig Ford

Craig Ford is a fulltime missionary in Papua New Guinea who writes Money Help For Christians and Help Me Travel Cheap, a frugal family travel blog. He is the author of Money Wisdom From Proverbs, has a Masters of Divinity degree, and (most importantly) eats homemade pizza with his family every Friday night.

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  1. Miranda says

    It is true that very little can compare with the peace of mind that comes with financial responsibility and preparation. I like the idea of preparing now for the future. You can enjoy peace of mind now, and prosperity down the road.

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  2. Kyle says

    I think the key with the spending vs. saving strategy is to achieve balance. You still want to save for the future, for all the reason you have listed, but you don’t want to lose track of today. In 40 years I won’t be able to do the things I can do today, I am not about to put those things off to save an extra $100.00 because I may not be able to enjoy them in the future. I still save for tomorrow, but I don’t forget about today.
    Kyle´s last post ..Wealthy Blogger List – October Updates

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  3. Ben says

    The peace of mind point is a great one, its so much easier to be productive and creative when you don’t have a big cloud of worry hanging over your head. I do agree with Kyle that you have to balance spending and saving.

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  4. Credit Card Chaser says

    I love those 5 reasons. There is indeed a balance between living too much for today vs. living too much for the future but you have pointed our some great ways that keeping focused on planning for the future affects the present.

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