You Have Need of Patience
For you need patience, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive the promise.
– Hebrews 10:36
When you first create a budget, the first 90 days is critical. You will want to
stop 90 times in 90 days. There is nothing your flesh is going to like about
your budget. If what you want to buy is not a matter of life and death, do not
buy it. If you can live without it and live, that is an indicator you can have
it and die. Crucify your flesh; be disciplined in your finances.
In the first month, it is going to seem like your budget is not working. The
second month, you will probably still need to make some major adjustments.
When you started your budget, you did not know where your money was going; now
that you’ve started the process, you begin to see where you need to tweak and
make modifications. By the third month, you will be able to tell that a budget
is making a significant difference in your financial stability. It probably
took a long time to get in the mess you’re in. It will take time to get out.
Do not give up.
Holy Spirit, give me the wisdom and patience to achieve financial
stability.
Further Reading
- 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32
- Romans 3:9-31
- Psalm 12:1-8
- Proverbs 19:13-14
