From Dreaming to Achieving: Biblical Financial Thoughts

Hello! Welcome to this week's newsletter, where we'll be exploring the exciting journey from dreaming to achieving financial freedom. As Christians, we know that our faith plays a significant role in every aspect of our lives, including our financial decisions. In fact, finances are mentioned around 2,300 times in the bible.  Let's delve into how we can align our financial goals with our Christian values for a clear path to freedom.

Faith and Finances: A Balanced Approach

Our faith teaches us the importance of balance. This principle applies to our finances as well. Too much focus on wealth can lead us astray (see Matthew 6:24 below), but ignoring our finances can lead to stress and hardship (see Luke 16:11 below). Strive for a balanced approach, where you focus on budgeting your money wisely with God's guidance instead of conrtolling your finances with a you (and your family) first mentality. Surprisingly, you may find doing this will create more wealth for you (and your family) over the long term. What are your thoughts on balancing faith and finances? Any tips or struggles you'd like to share?

Generosity: A Key to Financial Freedom

Generosity is a cornerstone of Christian living. It's also a key to financial freedom (see 2 Corinthins 9:6 below). When we give, we acknowledge that everything we have comes from God and is meant to be used for His glory. This can lead to a healthier relationship with money because the responsibility of it becomes clear and a sense of freedom as the Bible is the guide you use (see 2 Corinthians 9:8 below). Have you experienced the joy of giving? Are you afraid to give because you currently feel you don't have enough? Let me know below.

Planning and Prayer: A Powerful Combination

Planning is essential for achieving financial freedom. But as Christians, we know that our plans should always be guided by prayer (see Haggai 1:7 below). By seeking God's guidance in our financial decisions, we can make wise choices that lead to financial freedom. How has prayer influenced your financial decisions? Have you tried plans before? Were they sucessful or did you end up frustrated? Share your experiences below!

This was just some brief thoughts, but hopefully they got your mind thinking in the right direction. Remember, with faith, generosity, and prayerful planning, we can achieve our financial goals while staying true to our Christian values. Until next time, grace and peace be with you.

Breann Mayforth

Verses:

Matthew 6:24 - "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise teh other. You cannot serve both God and money."

Luke 16:11 - "So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"

2 Corinthians 9:6 - "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."

2 Corinthians 9:8 - "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."

Haggai 1:7 - "This is what the Lord Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways."