The Soul Of The Soldier

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“The Soul of a Soldier: Giving is for lovers only” I was inspired to write this book because of my early unhealthy relationship with money. I have had the opportunity to travel to different places all over the world while serving in the United States Army for twenty-one years. I have experienced many different cultures. I’m truly blessed to still be here to share my story of life’s journeys of my tours of duty. I deployed to Iraq seven times from 2003-2011. And also once to Afghanistan on are about 2012. And I experienced other countries and cultures as well. With that be said I have learned that some cultures view financial matters as a private and individualistic responsibility and may place a high value on individual wealth and view money as a measure of success, while others believe in pooling resources and making financial decisions together, prioritizing family and community over financial gain. The defining feature of money in Islam is that it is nothing but a medium of exchange. It is only that and serves nothing but that. It is not a commodity to trade or rent. It is not an asset like other assets, nor a service like other services.
In Judaism, morality matters more than money. We are encouraged to spend more time thinking about what I am going to live for rather than what I am going to live from. If you are fortunate enough to have wealth you are obligated by Jewish law to share it with those who are in need. The study, Edelman’s third annual “Everyday Wealth in America” report, finds that Americans generally don’t feel wealthy, and many are anxious about their finances, ranging from wallowing in credit card debt to concerns about how the November presidential election could impact their finances.
From my upbringing I developed an unhealthy view of money which is called: money dysmorphia it is a distorted perception of financial health. I handled money like it was treasure instead of a tool to help others.
It is unusual to meet a generous person who does not have a great level of spiritual maturity, as generosity is rooted in the soul. This is why we often hear a charitable person described as being such a “generous soul.”
In Acts 20:35 from the Amplified Version, Paul quotes Jesus and reminds the Ephesian elders of Jesus’ words. Paul also sets an example of being free from greed and covetousness.
“In everything I showed you [by example] that by working hard in this way you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed [and brings greater joy] to give than to receive.”
When we are willing to let go of any “stinginess of spirit” we may have within us, we will find that not only are we giving a spiritual gift to others, but that we are also giving a gift to ourselves, as our souls inevitably become more thorough and generous as well.
I appreciate all of the prayers and support of those who encouraged me to write this book. Thank you for purchasing this book. May God continue to richly bless you!