Trusting God With Your Financial Future

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

 

Hebrews 11:1

 

 

So, what's in your future? No, this has nothing to do with horoscopes, but many Christians make financial decisions based on fear of the future, instead of trusting that God will provide for them. Fear of the future can cause us to forfeit the blessings of God, because we base decisions on the latest headline or stock market report.

 

Too often, Christians give little thought to God's ability to take care of them.

 

This doesn't mean that we shouldn't plan ahead to ensure financial stability; however, when Christians find that attitudes of fear and worry are motivating financial decisions, they need to reevaluate their financial priorities, and recommit to trust in God.

 

The U.S. economic slowdown has the financial well-being of many Americans hanging in the balance. They worry about not having enough money to pay normal monthly bills, and the rash of recent mortgage defaults has devastated many. Causing many Americans to live so close to the edge financially that a prolonged economic downturn could put them in serious financial straits.

 

No Christian can truly serve God and live in fear of financial loss.

 

Fear of our financial future exhibits a lack of trust in God and in His provision. In other words, when we fear the future, we choose to serve the fear of financial loss, rather than to trust and serve God—Who has conquered all fear and holds the future in His hands. God's plan seems to be that we have some needs so that we can develop our faith in Him. It is vital for us to view potential future financial needs as opportunities to exercise and develop our faith.

 

It is a matter of who are you going to trust.

 

There are some important steps we must follow that will help us trust God completely with the present and the future:

 

• Find God's direction for your life– Most frustrations that Christians experience are the result of trying to model their lives after someone else's life. Instead, through prayer and study, find God's direction for you, which will allow you to properly plan and establish a budget with your finances.
• Make a conscious effort to trust God– Put thoughts, words, and commitments into action and trust God. Don't buy on credit. Plan ahead and wait for God to supply your needs.
• Develop a long-range perspective– Trust God's directives and His guidance (See Matthew 6:34).
• Pray diligently– Prayer is the key that unlocks God's blessings, power and direction (See 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).

Although we are bombarded daily with events that can cause doubt concerning our financial future, we must never doubt that God is in complete control. Refuse to panic, and do not be governed by fear of the future. Keep your commitments and vows to God, pray without ceasing and trust your future to Him without reservation.