Like, I am thirty and this budget thing is getting old...
I have never liked a budget. I never like the idea of it. I never liked sticking to it. Actually, to be frank I never cared to even try.
However, recently I have been confronted with many things that have been a cycle. Financial irresponsibility for this context. You know, we talk about generational curses and cycles. And truly we pray and seek the Lord regarding these sorta things. Truth be told, the Holy Spirit convicted me and rested this in my heart; That yes generational cycles is a thing, but it can end with me. Why, give the cycle a chance to suck in my children, the generation of next. Why.
Think about this, if we do not face the battles we ought to now, then inevitably our kids (unfortunately) will. And I, for one will not allow that to happen, by the grace the Lord Jesus extends to me. With that, grace and faith, I will stand firm on Christ Jesus, Who fights on my behalf. And my part is to be disciplined and obedient to His instruction. Abide in Him and allowing Him to lead in every area of my life.
If you have read this far, I am sure you must have wondered; what in the world does this have to do with a budget...?
Well, herein lies the conviction. I asked God to take care of my finances because man I have been doing a bad job. And so, God made me aware that He is already but I gotta get to a point of discipline in this area. I have to start taking note regarding my spending habits and wasteful expenses. I realized in this that God truly has been blessing me already with what I am currently wasting about and here I have the audacity to ask for more. More to waste.
So, as much as I am paying the important bills. I made a detailed list of the rest of my expenses. Oh man, I did not like myself much.
My detailed list revealed to me that I love snacking and that wherever I go, I need a snack (glutton much). This and some other truths.
You may find this hard to believe now, but I am really careful about the next cent I spend.
I find myself actually making sure if what I am about to purchase will please God and if this potential purchase is actually a necessity. This has made me more diligent and brought me to place of understanding that God wants all of us and He wants us to rely on Him in all areas. I love spending money, but I hate tracking money, but it is like saying God, I want the blessing but not the responsibility of being disciplined with it.
I do hope & pray, that you will seek God on this and that He will give you clarity in this regard. Remember, we are not the same and surely how God speaks to your journey is different to mine. I only ask that you be open to what He is teaching you in this season, whether it be budget or not.
But when you plan, plan with God.
Be blessed & remember you are a blessing.
I love you but, Jesus loves you more.
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