Good morning friends! Let the weekend begin :)
I'm back to give you the next 5 days on the financial plan. I hope any of you that have started this journey with me have found something helpful with what I've posted so far.
Day 6: Money Doesn't Save Us. Jesus Does.
When Jesus' preachings went well into the evening he told his followers to find food instead of going home to eat and not listening to the rest of his sermon. All the people could find was a little boys lunch that consisted of 5 loaves of bread and 2 small fish. Jesus fed more than 5,000 people that night. Because the little boy had enough faith to give all that he had, thousands of people were fed as much as they wanted. God doesn't need us to give because He needs what we have. God wants us to give because we need what He has. Your faith in giving has a bigger impact than you could ever imagine. When we decide to step up and give, God will use our faith to do miracles!
Questions:
1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your faith in God's ability to provide? Why did you choose the number you selected?
2. When was the last time you witnessed a miracle? What happened that day? How did it change your faith?
3. Every miracle starts with a setup of faith. What miracles are you asking God for in your finances? What step of faith do you need to take?
Scripture:
John 6:1-14
Prayer:
Jesus, when You saved me, You brought me from death to life. I am a walking miracle! Increase my faith as I learn to trust You with every area of my life, not just my salvation.
Day 7: Jesus Alone Satisfies Our Souls
We are all climbing our own ladder to success. Whether that's a career ladder or even a social ladder. What happens though when you reach the top and there's nowhere else to go? A tax collector named Zacchaeus had hit the pinnacle of his career but he still wasn't happy. He heard a rumor that a man was coming to his hometown that healed people and changed their hearts. Zacchaeus was so eager to see Jesus that he climbed in a tree to get a better view. Jesus seen how eager Zacchaeus was and he told him to get down from the tree and they went to his house. When Zacchaeus met Jesus, his life was changed. He finally realized that that it was Jesus, not money, that satisfied him. When we surrender to Jesus our hearts aren't the only things that are changed. Heart change leaks into every area of our lives, even our finances.
Questions:
1. Who do you picture when you think of someone who "has it all"? What do you admire about that person?
2. Has your definition of "having it all" changed since you met Jesus? Why or why not?
3. What would you do for God if money was not an issue? What step can you take today to be obedient to what God has called you to do?
Scripture:
Luke 19:1-10
Prayer:
Jesus, forgive me for being tempted to think that more stuff will make me happy. You alone are what satisfies my soul!
Day 8: Everyone Can Afford To Tithe
A wealthy man in the bible faced a problem everyone would love to have: What do you do when you have more stuff than space to store it? The man had an amazing crop, more than he or his family could ever use. But he had nowhere to store it all. He decided to to build bigger barns to safeguard his crops. In an instant, the man's unshakable empire came crashing down, with a reprimand from God. God told him that he was a fool for keeping all his riches for himself and not being rich towards God. Robbing God, the giver of life, will only end in robbing ourselves of true life. We all want to be prepared for the future, but how do you balance wise saving with generosity?
Questions:
1. What is one way to know when you're being greedy?
2. How does generosity safeguard us against greed?
3. What can you give away today?
Scripture:
Luke 12:13-21
Prayer:
Jesus, You have given me so much! Protect my heart from greed and show me how I can be generous today.
Day 9: It's The Thought That Counts
Compared to multi-millionares, our earnings seem miniscule. But God is not impressed by our account balances. He is obsessed with the condition of our hearts. A broke widow went to the temple to worship. Wealthy people walked by the treasury, dropping in large sums of money. When the poor widow put in her gift, all she had to give were two copper coins. When Jesus saw the widow's offering, He told His disciples that she gave more than all the others. The rich gave out of the abundance, but she put in everything she had. She gave it all, trusting God to meet her needs.
Question:
1. Are you giving out of abundance or giving sacrificially?
2. What is your next step when it comes to giving?
3. Comparing our gifts to others' gifts almost always ends in competition. Have you ever been caught in the comparison trap? What did you learn from that experience?
Scripture:
Mark 12:41-44
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for being more concerned with the state of my heart than the size of my gift. Help me to grow more generous like You.
Day 10: We All Need Help Sometimes
The ability to manage money is a skill few people grow up learning, but money management is just as vital to a happy life. Not understanding money isn't something to feel guilty about or be ashamed of. Asking for help is an opportunity to learn new skills that can change the rest of your life. The Bible calls those who don't seek trustworthy advice, fools. The person who doesn't want input cares more about appearing smart than being smart. Admitting we need help might seem risky and it might require us to swallow our pride, but the best things in life require us to step up and step out on faith. God has given us all unique gifts and talents to encourage each other. Will you allow trustworthy people to help you along the way?
Questions:
1. What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? How did applying that wisdom change your life for the better?
2. What's keeping you from seeking advice about your finances?
Scripture:
Proverbs 11:2
Proverbs 16:18
Proverbs 15:22
Pray:
Dear Jesus, give me the courage to ask for help when I need it.
I hope you all enjoyed the next 5 days of the plan! I can't wait to share the next 5 with you soon! Here's the link again if you would like a printable monthly and/or weekly budget plan
Just click HERE :)
xoxo
-k
Questions:
1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your faith in God's ability to provide? Why did you choose the number you selected?
2. When was the last time you witnessed a miracle? What happened that day? How did it change your faith?
3. Every miracle starts with a setup of faith. What miracles are you asking God for in your finances? What step of faith do you need to take?
Scripture:
John 6:1-14
Prayer:
Jesus, when You saved me, You brought me from death to life. I am a walking miracle! Increase my faith as I learn to trust You with every area of my life, not just my salvation.
Day 7: Jesus Alone Satisfies Our Souls
We are all climbing our own ladder to success. Whether that's a career ladder or even a social ladder. What happens though when you reach the top and there's nowhere else to go? A tax collector named Zacchaeus had hit the pinnacle of his career but he still wasn't happy. He heard a rumor that a man was coming to his hometown that healed people and changed their hearts. Zacchaeus was so eager to see Jesus that he climbed in a tree to get a better view. Jesus seen how eager Zacchaeus was and he told him to get down from the tree and they went to his house. When Zacchaeus met Jesus, his life was changed. He finally realized that that it was Jesus, not money, that satisfied him. When we surrender to Jesus our hearts aren't the only things that are changed. Heart change leaks into every area of our lives, even our finances.
Questions:
1. Who do you picture when you think of someone who "has it all"? What do you admire about that person?
2. Has your definition of "having it all" changed since you met Jesus? Why or why not?
3. What would you do for God if money was not an issue? What step can you take today to be obedient to what God has called you to do?
Scripture:
Luke 19:1-10
Prayer:
Jesus, forgive me for being tempted to think that more stuff will make me happy. You alone are what satisfies my soul!
Day 8: Everyone Can Afford To Tithe
A wealthy man in the bible faced a problem everyone would love to have: What do you do when you have more stuff than space to store it? The man had an amazing crop, more than he or his family could ever use. But he had nowhere to store it all. He decided to to build bigger barns to safeguard his crops. In an instant, the man's unshakable empire came crashing down, with a reprimand from God. God told him that he was a fool for keeping all his riches for himself and not being rich towards God. Robbing God, the giver of life, will only end in robbing ourselves of true life. We all want to be prepared for the future, but how do you balance wise saving with generosity?
Questions:
1. What is one way to know when you're being greedy?
2. How does generosity safeguard us against greed?
3. What can you give away today?
Scripture:
Luke 12:13-21
Prayer:
Jesus, You have given me so much! Protect my heart from greed and show me how I can be generous today.
Day 9: It's The Thought That Counts
Compared to multi-millionares, our earnings seem miniscule. But God is not impressed by our account balances. He is obsessed with the condition of our hearts. A broke widow went to the temple to worship. Wealthy people walked by the treasury, dropping in large sums of money. When the poor widow put in her gift, all she had to give were two copper coins. When Jesus saw the widow's offering, He told His disciples that she gave more than all the others. The rich gave out of the abundance, but she put in everything she had. She gave it all, trusting God to meet her needs.
Question:
1. Are you giving out of abundance or giving sacrificially?
2. What is your next step when it comes to giving?
3. Comparing our gifts to others' gifts almost always ends in competition. Have you ever been caught in the comparison trap? What did you learn from that experience?
Scripture:
Mark 12:41-44
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for being more concerned with the state of my heart than the size of my gift. Help me to grow more generous like You.
Day 10: We All Need Help Sometimes
The ability to manage money is a skill few people grow up learning, but money management is just as vital to a happy life. Not understanding money isn't something to feel guilty about or be ashamed of. Asking for help is an opportunity to learn new skills that can change the rest of your life. The Bible calls those who don't seek trustworthy advice, fools. The person who doesn't want input cares more about appearing smart than being smart. Admitting we need help might seem risky and it might require us to swallow our pride, but the best things in life require us to step up and step out on faith. God has given us all unique gifts and talents to encourage each other. Will you allow trustworthy people to help you along the way?
Questions:
1. What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given? How did applying that wisdom change your life for the better?
2. What's keeping you from seeking advice about your finances?
Scripture:
Proverbs 11:2
Proverbs 16:18
Proverbs 15:22
Pray:
Dear Jesus, give me the courage to ask for help when I need it.
I hope you all enjoyed the next 5 days of the plan! I can't wait to share the next 5 with you soon! Here's the link again if you would like a printable monthly and/or weekly budget plan
Just click HERE :)
xoxo
-k
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