Surviving January Week 4

Questions

• Pray and invite God into this time with Him.

• How do you feel when you have to talk about your finances? Does it stress you out? Or do you get excited to talk about money and numbers? 

• Do you feel like you’re ignoring your finances? If so, why? 

• Are you a money chaser? Always going after another dollar? Have you ever felt comfortable with where your finances are? 

• Read 1 Timothy 6:10.

• How do you view money in your life? Do you view it as good? Bad? Neutral? 

• Read Matthew 6:24.

• Do you ever feel like you are putting money above God in your life? Does it feel like money controls your life? 

• Read Genesis 4:7. 

• What are ways you can start ruling over your money instead of letting it rule over you? 

• Read Proverbs 22:7, 21:20.

• How can you start being wise with your money?

Spiritual Practice

Reflection: Take a deep breath and reflect on the questions you just answered. It’s easy to get frustrated when talking about things like finances, remember that you’re not the only one struggling. Remember that God is with you through all the high and lows in life, you’re never alone - even when it feels like. If you’ve been struggling with your finances, start thinking about ways you can be wise with your money and rule over it instead of the other way around. 

Prayer: Spend time in prayer with God. Thank Him for all the blessings in your life, for all things come from Him. Whether you have lots of money or not very much, thank Him for providing whatever it is that you have. If you’re struggling, ask God to help you start ruling over your money.