The first day of the new year. Time to take internal temperatures. Reflect on the past year. Set goals for the new one.
To be totally honest, I'm feeling a little discouraged today because of where I'm at financially. Finances and money have been a struggle for me my whole adult life. I'm just not good at budgeting or saving. I'm the definition of the spender in life. So, over the past 3 years in particular I've been trying hard to change my ways, and I've seen a little progress. I guess I just wanted to be in a different place this year than I was last year. It doesn't feel much like it.
So this isn't a goal. It's a fact. I am going to not talk about it. Not make excuses for it. I'm going to change. At the end of 2013 I will no longer be a spender, I will be a saver. A budget-er. Actually at the beginning of 2013, because I repent of my lack of saving ways today. I want integrity in all things, including my finances.
On a more positive note, I have seen God move in and through me and through my friends this year in ways that have been new and beautiful. I feel His hand on us and a purpose for the future. I'm excited to follow on. I want to keep nothing back from God. And hold nothing back that He gives me to share.
Jeremiah 42:4
“I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will certainly pray to the Lord your God as you have requested; I will tell you everything the Lord says and will keep nothing back from you.”
2 comments:
Friend, I feel you on the "Spender in life" thing. I am the same way and I determined to not screw it all up again this year. I will be praying for you as I journey on this path myself. Love you!
I LOVE budgets...yes I just said that. haha I was in banking 13 years and just love financial stuff. So seriously though, if you need help on knowing how to set one up, or even knowing where to start I can totally help you! :)
Janna
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