All We Ever Want is More | Taking Control Week 2
No judgment here — what’s your go-to splurge item or activity?
Read 2 Corinthians 9:8. God wants freedom for us when it comes to our finances. Maybe you’ve never thought of that before. Brainstorm what it could practically look like for financial freedom and sufficiency to impact “every good work” God has for you.
The world tells us to spend, save, and then give what’s left. God’s invitation is to first give, then save, then spend. That can be a challenging adjustment. What barriers can you identify that prevent you from leaning into God’s process?
You can take control of finances. 1) Pursue a relationship with Jesus 2) Make a budget 3) Find friends who will keep you accountable. Which of these (or something else you’re getting a nudge towards) can you take a step into this week?
Let's close in prayer. “God, thank you for trusting us to manage our finances. Help us take steps into being managers with integrity. Show us where we can trust you more. Thank you for being a gracious God that provides everything for us to enjoy. Amen.”
“If I just had a little more money, things would be fine.” Yeah, we’ve thought that too. Trouble is that it is dead wrong—how you control your money matters way more than how much you have of it. It turns out that Jesus had a lot to say about money—how to treat it, how to save it, and even how to spend it.