Philippians 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Malachi 3:10 - Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
Proverbs 3:9 - Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.
Acts 20:35 - In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’
Psalm 23:1 - A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
1 John 2:15-17 - Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
2 Corinthians 9:7 - Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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Tips to Lessen Your Load and Rebuild Your Bank Account
FACE YOUR FEAR: One of the first, and worst issues, with financial distress is the difficulty of facing the reality. We don't open the bill, look at the amount owed, answer the phone call, or open the IRS envelope. If you can relate to this avoidance tactic, face the music and face it now. Open the bill, call the person, hear the facts, know the reality and move forward. It will surprise you to learn how much taking action will empower you, and in turn, reduce your stress.
KNOW YOUR BALANCE: Do you know what you're spending each month? Do you know what you must spend each month? The only way to know where you really stand is to track your spending. Many people find when they learn exactly what their monthly budget is, it reduces the stress they had when they just guessed at how much they needed, or hoped they had enough. Knowledge is power, know your situation as well as you can. It's often the one financial element you have control over.
DECIDE WHERE TO CUT: Many of us imagine we can't cut our spending any further. But, financial experts say, there are good places in our family living budgets from which to cut. Try cancelling your cable TV and watch movies online instead. Cancel your gym membership and workout at home or outside. Planning meals with your family instead of eating out can help you save nearly $200 per month on average. Find a ride share or carpool with neighbors and coworkers to save money on gas. Cutting down your budget will empower you to know you're doing something about a situation that needs attention. Try it. It'll cut your stress in half.
STAY IN THE MOMENT: We've heard it our whole lives, and it is the truth. Nothing is more effective than living your life in the moment, particularly in times like these. When thoughts of the future and what we might not have, or might not be able to do, come in and induce fear inevitably stress follows. Force yourself to focus on the moment you are in. It can help you feel less of a burden to stress about the things what will be, whether you think about them or not. Your stress will have to wait its turn!
ALLOCATE A TIME FOR STRESS: Put into practice the idea that you will no longer allow the things that stress you to monopolize your thoughts all day long. As the issues we worry about come and in and out of our thoughts during the day, we can become overwhelmed with fear and question. We then roll that wheel over and over until our stress becomes perfectly destructive. Make the commitment to pick a specific time in your day-which is the only time in the day you allow yourself to think about the topic of stress. Put yourself in the driver's seat and manage it, rather than letting your stress manage you.
KNOW YOUR NEEDS vs. WANTS: Most of us can use a reminder about the difference between the terms "need" and "want." Understanding the difference is often more difficult for adults than it is for children, but once we're able to wrap ourselves around the reality that most of what we spend money on is really a want; it can help instill the perspective many of us are missing today. Give yourself a test. Write down what you spend in a day, and circle the things you really needed. When you see how many items were wants and not needs, you will be surprised, but also relieved to have found another way to lessen your spending and, in turn, your stress.
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