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Your Question:
how do i make ends meet when my income is fixed and my expenses are skyrocketing?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of financial struggles bearing down on you. As a pastor and a husband, I've seen firsthand how money can either bring people together or drive them apart. My wife Susan and I have been blessed to have a stable income, but we've also had our share of financial ups and downs. The key is to remember that all we have belongs to God, and to be grateful for it. We need to prioritize our spending and make sure we're not living beyond our means. When it comes to making ends meet, I think it's essential to get your priorities in order. If your schedule doesn't allow time to be with God and draw on His strength, then rework your priorities and make a new schedule. As the Bible says, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). God wants us to find our treasure in Him, not in our finances. We need to pray for wisdom and guidance on how to handle our finances, and make sure we're not being controlled by our money. For us, it's been about finding a balance between spending and saving. We've had to make some tough decisions and adjust our lifestyle to ensure we're living within our means. It's not always easy, but when we remember that God is in control of our finances, it gives us peace and freedom to make wise decisions. As Susan prayed, "May you be in charge of our finances and use them for Your purposes. May we be good stewards of all that You give us." That's the mindset we need to cultivate, my friend.
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power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
mere christianity
c s lewis
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
depression
edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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