It is amazing what you can learn when you just listen. I have been on this Dave Ramsey kick lately. I take that back, I have been on a getting things right in my bank account kick. It just so happens that I agree with Dave Ramsey on how to do it. I just got sick and tired of always being broke. It had become a regular part of my life that I would end the month in the negative. I was in the negative in my bank account and in many other parts of my life. Is it just me or does money effect your mood, your relationships and your ability to be comfortable. I decided a couple months ago that making cuts in our budget was the way to go. Smartphone? I don't need you! Flip phones work just as well. Home security system? I just need to spend more time at the shooting range! Satellite TV? You must be kidding! But wait! Even with all the cuts, I still had no money left. Then, at the suggestion of my new friend Dave Ramsey, and some prodding from my wife, I decided to make a monthly budget. I started reading books from Christian authors that discussed the Biblical principals of handling money. Well, November was the first time in a long time that I had money left at the end of the month. $3.80 to be exact. I was so excited!!!
You know what though, this morning I was praying and thanking God for what He had done for me and BOOM! Something came to me. Everything seems to have been better this month. My relationships, my attitude. I have even been sleeping better (I am usually and insomniac.) Is this all because of money? Could it be that I have found the secret to happiness is money, after all? Don't be an idiot! Money has nothing to do with it. Dave Ramsey says "God's way works 100% of the time." God says "Commit to the Lord, whatever you do and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3.
I started handling money God's way and other things worked out. Awesome! My motivation could not be greater. My new budget has allowed me to increase my contribution at church. Come on God, let's see what you got!
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