This blog is hitting home for me today, because as of right this very moment, I am free of all credit card debts I have been holding for the past 2 years. My debt totaled in over $4,000 all together, adding up all the payments, interest, and late fees I have accrued. I you want a prime example of worst steward of God's money ever, I am your girl.
I sold my car to pay off this debt and try to get back on my feet. That was a huge leap of faith for me because I am constantly having to rely on others to take me places, and I am unable to have a job off campus. But I am trusting that now that I am trying to be a better steward of God's money, He will be good to me as well.
In looking over my bank statement for this past month, there is really not much activity. I have tried to work off of only spending a cash budget and hiding my debit card from myself to prevent me from spending more than I have. I have paid my phone bill, and used $100.00 approximately for food/groceries.
I have not gone shopping in over 2 months. <<Can I please get an Amen!?
Most importantly, I have learned that giving to God's church is the most important thing I can do for myself. I have begun tithing at Central. I know that even just my $10-$12 every 2 weeks is helping our church help God's kingdom work. I have felt so convicted by this reading. Especially the quote here:
"We will not be able to advance in the Christian faith until we have dealt at another level with the material."
I want to be released of these monetary bonds, and sent into totally submission and faith in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior who will raise me up out of any situation.
And I am waiting and saving in faith for a new car now!
I sold my car to pay off this debt and try to get back on my feet. That was a huge leap of faith for me because I am constantly having to rely on others to take me places, and I am unable to have a job off campus. But I am trusting that now that I am trying to be a better steward of God's money, He will be good to me as well.
In looking over my bank statement for this past month, there is really not much activity. I have tried to work off of only spending a cash budget and hiding my debit card from myself to prevent me from spending more than I have. I have paid my phone bill, and used $100.00 approximately for food/groceries.
I have not gone shopping in over 2 months. <<Can I please get an Amen!?
Most importantly, I have learned that giving to God's church is the most important thing I can do for myself. I have begun tithing at Central. I know that even just my $10-$12 every 2 weeks is helping our church help God's kingdom work. I have felt so convicted by this reading. Especially the quote here:
"We will not be able to advance in the Christian faith until we have dealt at another level with the material."
I want to be released of these monetary bonds, and sent into totally submission and faith in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior who will raise me up out of any situation.
And I am waiting and saving in faith for a new car now!
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