Budgeting Conclusion: I Rely on God

Today I decided it would be budgeting day. My expenses have changed since coming to the states, with car insurance, and cell phone added so it seemed appropriate. I also am getting ready to start focusing on raising funds for 2009. So I sat in front of our staff budgeting worksheet going through all the categories and typing in how much I thought I would need for ministry. Then went back and deleted about half, seperating the needs from wants. For instance, I'd love to have year round health insurance or even a retirement plan... but I don't need it. Well, maybe some of you think I need it. I've been fine so far. Praise God! :) What was my final conclusion for my afternoon of budgeting? I rely on God. I know that I'll always have enough. Sure, some days may be a bit tighter then others but I'll never be without. I will ve faithful to God, keep serving HIm with my life, and be a good steward of my finances and I know He will provide for me day after day forever.

I know that with the economic crisis in america, many people have taken looks at their own budgets and the numbers don't add up. Take heart, friends. My numbers never add up but yet here I am. God provides! Need more encouragement? Go to the Word. Whenever you're frustrated, stressed, or feeling anything other then joy, always go to the Word. You wouldn't believe what great therapy God provides through His word. Psalm 37:4-5 is a great one to meditate on: "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass."