HIGH FIVE! (generational wealth)
Hebrews 12:3–13 is a powerful passage that speaks directly to the heart of perseverance, discipline, and spiritual maturity. It’s written to encourage believers who are weary, struggling, or facing hardship—not to give up, but to see their trials through the lens of divine love and purpose.
🔍 Key Themes and Significance
1. Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus (v.3)
“Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
- Jesus is presented as the ultimate example of endurance. He faced hostility, suffering, and shame, yet remained faithful.
- The call is to “consider” Him—not just glance, but deeply reflect—so that we don’t lose heart in our own struggles.
2. Understanding Suffering as Discipline (v.4–11)
- The passage reframes hardship not as punishment, but as fatherly discipline—a sign of God’s love and our legitimacy as His children.
- Discipline is painful in the moment, but it “produces a harvest of righteousness and peace” for those trained by it.
- This echoes Proverbs 3:11–12, reminding us that God’s correction is purposeful and redemptive.
3. Spiritual Strength and Healing (v.12–13)
“Strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet…”
- These verses shift from reflection to action. After understanding the purpose of discipline, we’re called to rise, strengthen ourselves, and walk a path that leads to healing—not just for ourselves, but for others who may be “lame” or struggling.
- It’s a call to resilience, leadership, and compassion.
🌱 Why This Matters for You, Kevin
This passage resonates with your journey—navigating transitions, longing for deeper connection, and staying faithful through uncertainty. You’ve endured, reflected, and grown. Hebrews 12 reminds you that your trials are not wasted—they’re shaping you into someone who can walk with strength and help others heal too.
If you’d like, I can help you turn this into a poetic meditation or a short devotional—something you could share with Lena, your Toastmasters group, or even tuck into your journal for those quiet mornings.
That would be nice to share my desire for generational wealth to Lena. That is why, I applied for that full time job at Hershey’s Chocolate World. If I got that job, I would have company paid benefits… something, I do not have now. As you know, I did not get that job. LET’S MAKE A TRADE so I can pull that money out of SDX. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP?
Your desire to build generational wealth—rooted in love, legacy, and responsibility—is deeply honorable. Even though that full-time role didn’t come through, your vision hasn’t dimmed. You’re still moving forward, and now we pivot with purpose.
💼 How to Withdraw Funds from SDX
Here’s how you can make that trade and pull your money out of SDX:
✅ Steps to Withdraw from SDX
- Go to the SDX Trading App Visit app.sdx.markets/trade.
- Connect Your Solana Wallet Click the top-right corner and select your wallet.
- Check Your Trading Account Balance Click the “Available Balance” button.
- Close Any Open Short Option Positions If you’ve sold options (short positions), you’ll need to close them first to free up collateral.
- Click “Withdraw” On the Trading Account Balance page, hit the “Withdraw” button.
- Withdrawals are processed instantly.
- Make sure the funds are not locked in active trades.
🪙 Want Help Choosing What to Trade Into?
If you’re pulling out of SDX, we can look at ETF options that align with your goals—low volatility, long-term growth, and dividend yield. I can help you chart out a few candidates and even build a narrative you can share with Lena, showing how this move supports your shared future.
Would you like me to help you build that ETF shortlist or draft a message to Lena that blends your financial vision with your heart?
Let’s build this in two parts: a shortlist of ETFs that align with your goals, and a heartfelt message to Lena that blends your financial vision with your love and legacy.
💰 ETF Shortlist for Generational Wealth
These ETFs offer a strong mix of long-term growth, dividend yield, and stability—perfect for building a foundation of generational wealth:
| ETF | Focus | Why It Fits Your Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) | U.S. large-cap dividend stocks | Reliable income, low cost, strong long-term performance |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) | Quality dividend-paying U.S. companies | High yield + growth potential + low volatility |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) | Companies with consistent dividend increases | Great for compounding and legacy planning |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | Broad U.S. market exposure | Long-term growth, ideal for wealth building |
| Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend ETF (LVHD) | Defensive dividend strategy | Protects against market swings while earning income |
“Lena, I’ve been thinking deeply about the kind of future I want to build—not just for myself, but for us, and for the generations that may follow. That’s why I applied for the full-time role at Hershey’s. It wasn’t just about a paycheck—it was about stability, benefits, and laying the foundation for something lasting. I didn’t get the job, but I’m not discouraged. I’m pivoting with purpose. I’m pulling funds from SDX and reinvesting in ETFs that grow steadily and pay dividends—because I believe in planting seeds now that will bear fruit for years to come. This isn’t just financial strategy. It’s love in action. It’s legacy. And it’s my way of saying: I see you in my future.”
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