The first thing I want to say is: No guilt! We must get this deep in our hearts: we cannot feel guilty about the past and expect to change the future. Who hasn’t made some foolish choices with their money, right? The past is in the past. We must decide to move forward from this day on, with the new information Mr Ramsey places in our hands. As Christians, we live under Grace now, not guilt and condemnation. (see one of my favorites Ro 8:1!) Guilt is meant to keep us where we are, in our mess. Grace never excuses the mess, but understands we are children who will mess up. Grace gently takes us by the hand and helps us clean it all up. And if we have messed up financially, Mr Ramsey’s program will get us back on track.
What sold me was that this plan is Biblically based. When we choose to do things God’s way, surprise, surprise, it actually works. Yes, it may take some time and patience and sacrifice, but the truth is, it did not take us a day to get into the financial state we are in, so it won’t take a day to get out of it either. Perseverance is key. Sticking to the plan is a must. Daily doing the right things is how we get out of any trouble we may be in. Again, no guilt, but lots of diligent, consistent work will get us to the healthy financial place we all desire to be in, and stay in. And remember, the sacrifices we must implement are only temporary, until we get firmly on our feet again. Just like literally millions of people have gone through this program and become financially free, we too can do it! We can if we are willing to change.
2023’s Got A Minute? Book Club
January: The First & Best Book Ever: The Bible
February: Love Is In the Air: “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” by Gary Chapman
March: Spring Growth: “Secrets of the Vine” by Bruce Wilkinson
April: Living the Resurrected Life: “The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life” by Dr Charles Stanley
May: My Spiritual Mom: “Making Good Habits Breaking Bad Habits” by Joyce Meyer
June: Spiritual Dad: “It’s Not About Me- Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy” by Max Lucado
July: Financial Freedom “Complete Guide to Money” by Dave Ramsey
<>< Peace, Diane
