Marybeth Whalen Team Member speakers
Key Verse:
Who of you, however much worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:27 (NIV)
Recent increases in the price of gasoline. A housing market collapse. A stock market fluctuates dramatically. Record foreclosures. Inflation. Bailout of banks and last-minute negotiations. It's hard not to notice the economic turmoil that our country has been facing in recent months. It is also difficult not to feel anxious when we see the recent news reports. When we leave this? How far will things? And yet, Jesus said not to worry about anything. You can right now we're wondering: Why did not it?
Isaiah 32:8 says: "The noble, by contrast, sees noble plans, and said noble deeds." Part of learning to live without worry, as ordered by Jesus is wise to start making plans for our financial future. God does not want to leave things to chance or to foolishly think that things will never change. Noble plans hold in more turbulent times. Noble actions are maintained even when everything else is crumbling.
about five years ago my husband and I made the decision to do whatever was necessary to eliminate our debt and live financially free. When we did, we begin to live a life that was very different from the status quo. I can not say it was easy, but we put the look on our plan and with the help of God we work for the future. Now breathe a sigh of relief at not being where we once were. I have no doubt that if we had not made the changes we made five years ago, now we would have a huge financial problem. The monthly payments of our debt would be too over the significant increase in the cost of living.
Although we do not have debts, we still have to keep our action plan to avoid falling into old habits and collect new debt. When we sold our house last summer, some lenders told us we could cover a much larger house than we were expecting. I recognize that it was tempting to buy the large "house of our dreams" and throw all caution overboard, hoping that my husband always won his commission and that we "stay afloat". In praying for our decision, we knew that God wanted us to do that. We bought a house that was a much better option from a financial standpoint. It was not the solution "fun" and the house we bought was not luxurious and impressive. And However, as we see the declining financial picture of our country, we know with certainty that we made the right decision. By following the guidelines of God and seek His will, we have experienced the freedom of being able to step on firm financial ground. If we had done on our own, we would be in big trouble.
This moment in our nation can be as devastating or as a necessary wake up call. Already got your attention? Looking for solutions to your money problems? We can let us shake or you can let us serve as impetus to make noble plans, plans that are aligned with God's design for our costs, our savings and our tithes. We can sign up for a class at the church or to buy resources that will help us to finally create a budget or evaluating our habits in terms of spending. We talk to our children about reducing our lifestyle.
can get closer to our spouse and pray together for God to guide us as we navigate through these times of uncertainty. More than anything, we can discover a new dependence on God as our provider, our protector and source of our peace, regardless of what anyone says financial reports.
Dear Lord, I want to live a life responsable en cuanto a las finanzas. Quiero honrarte con las decisiones financieras que tome y hacer planes que reflejen tu propósito en mi vida. Ayúdame a buscarte en mis finanzas al igual que hago con el resto de mi vida. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
Pasos para la aplicación:
Pídale al Señor que te ayude ser responsible en tus finanzas.
Haz una lista de compras antes de salir al mercado. Solamente compre lo que has puesto en tu lista.
Tal Once you have a gift you can share with a friend. Instead of spending money is to help each other.
Related Resources:
When you buy a remedy through Proverbs 31 Ministries leave a mark on eternity because your purchase supports the various areas at no cost to offer this ministry to give hope. We would like to compete with prices offered by large stores that sell online, but I just can not. Therefore, we really appreciate each and every purchase you make with us. Thanks!
Reflections:
What happened today can give you help in your financial future?
Is God touching you to make changes in the way you spend or how you see your money?
Got a noble plan for your finances that can be comforting in these uncertain times?
verses that give you strength:
1 Timothy 6:9: "Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and become slaves to their many desires. These foolish and harmful desires plunge people into ruin and destruction. " (NIV)
Proverbs 20:18 a: "affirms your plans with good advice." (NIV)
Thanks for your help in translating this devotional.
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