BE the change you wish to see in your Finances

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
[ Proverbs 16:3 NIV]

Not everyone enjoys talking about finances.  I hated to talk about money growing up because it was always a stressful conversation.  "Be the change you wish to see" has been stuck in my mind for years and I have learned that finances don't have to be as stressful as they've been.  
I am in charge of my finances, they are not in charge or controlling me.    

It's like a relationship --
if you spend a little more time with it, you'll get to grow and appreciate it more.  
Being in touch with your finances on a weekly, if not monthly level,
is an important part of leading a peaceful and balanced life.
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You have plans.  You have dreams.  Have you committed them to the Lord?  I'm here to encourage you to COMMIT to the Lord with your ideas and dreams and your plans will succeed!  Sounds like a promise from God.  It is!  But understand that you need to trust God's timing and guidance, not your own.  And know, that God may not want for you what you want.  
Be open to seeing what His Will is for your life.
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Proverb 16:3 Scripture Notes:
"There are different ways to fail to commit whatever we do to the Lord.  Some people commit their work only superficially.  They say the project is being done for the Lord, but in reality they are doing it for themselves.  Others give God temporary control of their interests, only to take control back the moment things stop going the way they expect.  Still others commit a task fully to the Lord, but put forth no effort themselves, and then they wonder why they do not succeed.  
We must maintain a delicate balance:  
trusting God as if everything depended on him, while working as if everything depended on us.  Think of a specific effort in which you are involded right now.  
Have you committed it to the Lord?" 
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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight."
[ Proverbs 3:5 ]
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BE the change you wish to see through your new commitment(s)
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"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."
[ Proverbs 3:9 ]

"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke,
​because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
[ Proverbs 3:11 ]
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Journal
the change you wish to see
Challenge
Write down the financial change(s) you wish to see:  ______
Write down 3 ways/new habits you are going to make this commitment: _____
Write down 3 encouraging bible verses that will help you:  ______
Write down a period of time in which you'd like to see the change you wish to see:___
After this time period, write down your results and your new habits:  ____
Let us know about it!
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Closing Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
The change(s) I wish to see in my finances is(are): ______.  
Help me to be strong, disciplined and commited to a plan to achieve this change.  
Today I commit my plans to you and give you the glory for my story.  
I know every story has good parts as well as bad and
you will be with me as I experience it all.  
Help me to be patient and trust in your guidance.  
I commit my thoughts, ideas and dreams to You, Lord, and trust in the plans you have for me.  
I believe and trust in your beloved, and holy name, Lord.
Amen.
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References
1) Life Applications Study Bible
2) You Version - photo credit
3) Written by:  Christie Lynch