Our New Identity

I believe that the way you see yourself affects how you handle your finances.

If you see yourself as never being able to make ends meet.

If you see yourself as destined for failure because of your past.

If you see yourself as not good enough.


Your actions will follow what you think. So, if you identify with the above statements, then your actions are most likely going to follow. But as Christians, we have a new identity that makes us more than conquerors. We know that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We know that if we put God first He will take care of us. We know that God supplies all of our needs so we don't have to worry. When we identify with these statements, we are going to start acting as the victorious Christians we were meant to be. And, when we do this our lives will be an example to others who are struggling to find that same hope.

So, my question to you is . . . What are you identifying with?


If you aren't sure how God sees you, I invite you to visit my online study that I call "Living in the Overflow." Here's the link. http://www.overflowliving.com/Abundant_Prosperity_Study.html


Blessings!
Christy
www.OverflowLiving.com

Family Budgeting Part 3

While we are on the topic of expenses, I thought I would share another important tip.



Avoid using estimates in your budgets whenever possible.


For example, let’s say that I think I spend about $100 a month on groceries. But, if I was to pull out my checkbook, credit card statements and receipts, I would know that I actually spend $800 a month. If I was to build my budget based on my “gut feel” or what I think, I am going to be way off. And what is the result of such a big miscalculation? Well, it may mean that I spend too much in another area and then find I don’t have enough to pay for food that month. Some of you may have even found yourself in this exact situation which can be very scary and frustrating.


I know it isn’t fun to gather up all of your exact expenses for an entire year. However, the extra effort is going to pay off in the end because you are going to have a much clearer picture of where your money is being spent. In turn, this knowledge is going to help you to make better financial decisions and good decisions are what will put you onto the path of financial freedom!

Intro to Christian Debt Free Living

Have you ever said any of the following?

“I wish I could go further into debt.”

“I love the pressure of knowing I can’t pay my bills this month.”

“I enjoy having collection agencies call my house.”

“I love living paycheck to paycheck with never enough to get ahead.”


I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you said no. So why do so many people fall further into debt?

I’m not a financial analyst nor do I have a degree in finance, but I believe a big reason is lack of knowledge and poor decisions. Of course there are other things that also factor in such as illness, job loss, etc., but even then you shouldn’t have to live in poverty.

I look forward to sharing with you practical tips and Biblical solutions that will help you to get out of debt and also get ahead. Money cannot buy happiness but it can give you opportunities to be a blessing to someone else. My goal is to give you some suggestions that will allow you to rise above your situation and be a blessing to others!

Talk with ya soon!