If you are struggling to make ends meet, perhaps it’s time to sit down and have a heart to heart with yourself and God. Ask God to reveal truth to you concerning your finances and career (or lack of career). Honestly ask questions such as, “Am I spending money on unnecessary things? Am I working as hard as I can? Should I get a second job until I get caught up?”
If you have been slack on financial responsibility, you may be frustrated and disappointed with yourself. Perhaps it’s time to seek a financial counselor or someone you can be accountable to regarding your finances. Sometimes financial problems arise due to issues deep within such as low self-esteem or vanity. Get to the root of the problem and begin making changes immediately.
God wants his people to be financially responsible. How can we bless others when we swamped with debt? Romans 13:8 tells us to owe nothing to anyone--except for your obligation to love one another. Begin making changes today.
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