Chains and Freedom

This past week has been so challenging and yet freeing.

We have been taking a financial class in order to properly take care of God's blessings in the future. Part of the session talked about getting rid of credit cards and eliminating debt. This came along with us trying to pay our mortgage payment, too. Needless to say, it was very stressful. By midweek, right before making all the big financial decisions, we decided to take the first step in eliminating debt: we cut up ALL of our credit cards. It was so freeing knowing that we are already telling the credit card companies that we will not be held down by them. We are choosing to trust in God and His abundance, not some worldly company that just wants to "take, take and take" from us.

Overall, I've been really impressed and thankful to God with how we've been able to trust Him during this difficult time. It's been so hard to see how little amount of money is coming in and how much money has to go out so we can stay on top of things. But we've continued to be faithful to God and He has been providing for us. But, the past two days, I've started to get frustrated and upset that we are still trying to fight through this situation. I'm sick of struggling and trying to not worry about the money situation. This would be so much easier if we had a consistent job and income coming in.

God, I just want to thank you for everything you have done for us and providing for us. I also thank you for the trials and blessings you have ahead of us. Lord, I just ask that you provide the jobs and income, and soon. =-) God, I so desperately want to use this situation to help others. I want other people, believers or not, to see that you do bless and take care of those who continue to be faithful to you. Thank you for this season. Thank you for showing us areas to grow personally and spiritually. I love you, God. In Jesus' name, Amen.