Friday, January 06, 2006

Been lost?

Have you ever been lost? Maybe it was bad directions, or you took a wrong turn, or something distracted you.

Today, million of Americans find themselves lost financially. Are you one of them? If so, how do you find your way to where God wants you to go?

As we begin a new year, I invite you to reflect on the following question, maybe even choose someone to discuss them with.

  • What are some reasons people get lost financially?
  • What are the signs that someone is lost financially?
  • Where did you get your financial map? God? Parents? Culture?
  • Read Matthew 6:21. Is God concerned about your finances? What do you think God wants from you financially?
  • How easy is it to trust God financially?
  • What keeps you from trusting God more with your finances?
  • Take some time to evaluate your financial situation. Are you lost? How did this happen? What can you do?

Here’s the first step: You can’t get un-lost until you know where you are. So, take this month of January and track your spending. Learn where your money is going. This is a critical step in determining where to go from here.


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Texts: Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 20:21, Proverbs 22:7, Jeremiah 29:11.