Every one of us will face unexpected trouble in this life. Jesus said so - every day has enough trouble of it's own. Sometimes that includes financial trouble. But the wise person plans ahead. We don't always know what the trouble will be - but we can be sure that it will come. When you prepare by storing up for the day of trouble, it removes the stress. It takes off the pressure. And instead of having to borrow from others in the day of trouble, you can relax and step into whatever the crisis. Do you want to reduce the stress around finances? Give Generously. Save Wisely. And remember, your future is not secured in what you save - it is in God. Matthew 6:25-34

Going Through the Motions with My Stuff

Save Wisely

Proverbs 22:1-4

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? (Proverbs 22:1)

1) Know who you are in Christ now. (Proverbs 22:2)

a) You are made in the image of God and called into relationship with Christ.

2) Decide who you will be in the good times and the bad. (Proverbs 22:3)

a) God has called you to be: Faithful, Forgiving, and Generous.

3) Be a wise steward. (Proverbs 22:4)

a) Being a wise steward includes saving wisely.

b) Debt is the biggest challenge to saving wisely.

i. Start where you are: $1000 for emergencies

ii. Start with the smallest debt.

iii. Stick to it.