With all the readings, I think it all boils down to priorities...I was trying to convince myself that a car could give me short term benefits while a house could help me in the long term..I actually made up my mind months ago to have a new car. But I really prayed hard about it ..
I was actually waiting for a sign from God to help me decide. He did. These were the signs:
While watching Unang Hirit on GMA 2 days ago, Arnold Clavio, while interviewing an official about the rice crisis..mentioned something in closing something to this effect - "unahin muna ang pangangailangan-wag muna ang luho" .dinig na dinig ko ang part na yon at actually, akala ko coincidence lang pero tumagos siya sa isipan ko..
Then on the same day on my work to work, an elderly man who used to be my officemate (but who's now retired) saw me along the road and asked to hitch along the way. Then to my amazement, he began to discuss the hardships of renting and the benefits of finally owning his own house. "Nakakagaan sa kalooban ko na ngayon naka retire na ako may bahay na rin ako" were his exact words.
Then I mentioned to him about this dilemma and he rightly gave it to me straight in the face - go get a house "bago ka magsisi"...
Then I asked for advise from well-meaning strangers from this forum and I got the answers...
Yes I'll be considering the house. And I'll start looking for one now which would fit my budget (and with Pag Ibig too)..
I'm very greatful for all the answers and I hope you will also be rewarded with the same wisdom as what you have shared. God bless you all 'Sensya na po napahaba at nakakapagod magbasa ..but I'm happy I don't have to carry the burden of a wrong decision with my family..