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Money and the Single Mom: By Jennifer MaggioSample

Money and the Single Mom: By Jennifer Maggio

DAY 7 OF 7

Your diligence will pay off.

First, if you’ve made it to Day 7 of our time together, thank you! Committing to grow in the area of finances is like committing to lose weight – usually not fun! But when I’m reminded of the wide open, spacious life, that Paul writes about in 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, I can’t help but think that the temporary sacrifice of discipline will yield great results (Hebrews 12:11).

We’ve talked about why money management matters, ways to save, the poverty mindset that can hold us captive, and critical components of money management. Today, I want to talk about breakthrough. When I became a single mom at eighteen, I moved into government housing and utilized food stamps and welfare. May I be honest? I was humiliated. While I didn’t grow up wealthy, we had never been so destitute that we needed government assistance. The government officials I had to meet with quarterly didn’t make it easier either. They were often rude, degrading, and demanding. It was a very dark time of my life, as my money problems only exacerbated the other problems I faced such as worry, heartbreak, loneliness, fear, etc.

Today, as we close out our time together, I just want to speak (write) the Word of the Lord to your heart:

  • God shall supply all your needs. Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
  • Christ paid for an abundant life. John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
  • God has a plan. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "'For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
  • God knows you. Luke 12: 7 says, “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
  • Seek the Lord, He’ll add all else. Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
  • Obey and blessings follow. Deuteronomy 28:1 says, “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth."
  • Do not choose to worry. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
  • You don't serve a God of lack, but abundance. Psalm 23:1 says, “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing."

Moms, I am praying the God of all hope moves you into a place of peace with your finances as you learn to trust in Him and His provision.

Points to Ponder:

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Money and the Single Mom: By Jennifer Maggio

Money. Just the word can evoke a strong emotional response, particularly for a single mom who is overwhelmed, exhausted, and often feels the weight of financial pressure. Moms, it's time to lose the fear regarding money and take control over what God has called us to steward!

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