Managing Money
—>Money matters to God!!!<—
There is more spoken about money in the Bible than any other subject.
It is also the #1 issue in marital arguments!
***Everything belongs to God***
Ps 24:1
Ps 89:11
***He is our Source***
2Cor 9:8-11
Phil 4:19
Prov 11:28
***He gives us the power to make wealth***
Deut 8:18
Principles of Money
1. Money is to be earned!
Gen 3:17-19
2 Thes 3:10
Luke 10:7
Prov 12:11
Prov 10:4
Prov 13:11
–>When we work hard, God rewards us!! *Ps 37:25*
2. Money is to be given!
Prov 11:24
Luke 6:38
Eccl 11:1
3. Money is to be managed!
–>Saving is biblical!! God wants you to be prepared!
Prov 6:6-11
–>Be diligent, disciplined, self-controlled and use wisdom!
–>Save for things you want! Buy the best of what you can AFFORD!
4. Money is not to be owed to anyone!!
Prov 22:7
Helpful hints for better money management in your marriage:
With your husbands, decide how you want to manage your money – make sure you are on the same page! Learn to be content, thankful, and guard your heart against instant gratification! *Luke 16:10-12*
If needed, talk with a third party all together – to keep emotions at bay! 🙂
HOMEMAKING
Proverbs 24:3-4
Prov 14:1
—>Be wise women who build your home!
Prov 31:27
–>Do not fall into the "PUT-OFF Cycle"…ie, putting things off until they are too big to handle!
–> Be workers at home, doing what it takes to make a house a home!
*****We need management skills to keep everything under control*********
the good news is that Management skills CAN be learned!! yipeee! (emphasis mine! teehee!)
Here are some challenges we face and how we can fight these challenges:
–>Too tired:
Make a decision to do something whether you like it or not!
–>Too busy:
Set up your priorities! Write them down, make a plan, and work that plan!
–>Don't know how:
Learn, ask for help, find sources like books and other people!
–>Don't care:
this is a problem! *Col 3:23* DO ALL AS UNTO THE LORD!!
Helpful hints for homemaking in your marriage:
1. PLANNING:
*get a to-do list, planner, calendar
*learn to prioritize (but don't beat yourself up about it!)
2. CLEANING:
*clean well weekly; maintain daily!
*after-dinner ritual (not the PUT-OFF cycle!)
*have a hamper for each kid!
3. SHOPPING:
*clip coupons
*clean out fridge BEFORE you shop!
*BE THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE!
4. Other hints:
*pick up after yourself after you are done.
*after cleaning your make-up off your face at night, wipe your basin with your make-up remover pad.
and most importantly…
Work on your attitude to maintain a THANKFUL FOR EVERYTHING attitude!!
