Aligning Financially
Why
How
Where
Who
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What
Peace
Goals
To have what we need
To have what we'd like
Security
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Gaining Bible knowledge
Applying Biblical wisdom
Learning from others experiences
Communication
Regular practices
Managing money (Stewarding)
Getting Money
Single Income
Double income
Other income
Trends-based
Zero-based
Easy come, easy go
Time set aside specifically for it
Not to condemn each other but to clarify
"if any man should not work, neither should he eat"
Other outside resources
Optimizing money
Reducing day to day expenses (Always the easiest)
Increasing income
Make a decision to GIVE, SAVE, SPEND
Get more aware
This is the easiest way
If you know someone who is financially stable, take the time for a conversation
Learning the Proverbs
Learning the parables of Jesus
Forming a Biblical worldview concerning money
This is SUPPLEMENTARY to the Bible
It can be uncomfortable to talk about money, have the difficult conversations
That meme... when we don't have uncomfortable conversations we trade shortterm discomfort for long-term dysfunction
Us as individuals
Our spouse
Our children (If God has blessed us with them)
Food, drink, clothing, shelter
Transportation
Premium food
We become one flesh
Don't spend all that you make ("There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spendeth it up)
Fear debt! (The borrower is servant to the lender)
Make giving a nonnegotiable part of your life (Proverbs 3)
Put margin between you and negative possibilities - (Joseph)
Be trustworthy with a little and ask the Lord to increase
Size up opportunities for more income
"Prepare thy work without and make it fit for thyself in the field, and afterward build thine house"
Be willing to work hard (Slothfulness, sluggard)
"Read good books, but live in the Bible!"
Podcast: The Money Guy (Solid advice on investing)
Dave Ramsey principles have helped millions, they might just help you too!
Know your current numbers "Know the state of thy flock and look well to thy herds"
Pray for peace
Seek advice
Make a commitment that you will honor God with your increase
Living paycheck to paycheck is where we all start, but don't be content to stay with that arrangement
We've got to practice delayed gratification
Idea: consider fun money, money that is
It's better to have a set time where you know you'll talk about it then for it always to be a crisis or a point of contention
Some resort to silence, they don't say anything until it becomes an issue. Better to stay in constant conversation about an uneasy, potentially divisive topic!
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children
A spouse wants security
A spouse desires
In all labour there is profit
"The Treasure Principle" can help with that
Communication!
Nail down what you want money to do in your life - agree on it