WEEK 6

EMOTIONS CAN DERAIL YOUR FINANCES–(Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading “Emotions Can Derail Your Finances” by Deborah Smith Pegues (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Aug/Sept 2007).

 

Introduction

What do you spend your money on? On the extras, are you led by your emotions? Nothing wrong with treating yourself to special occasions and celebrations, but ask yourself if you are a wise steward of your money. If you need guidance on how to manage your money, turn to God’s Word. His Word will truly give you wisdom and balance in your spending and the management of finances!

 

What God Says

Read Isa. 26:3.

 

Write it out.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following Scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Make brief notes of how each passage conveys a message of trusting in the Lord for wisdom regarding your finances.

 

Is. 26:3: _____________________________________________________

 

Ps. 28:7: _____________________________________________________

 

Ps. 86:11: ______________________________________________________

 

Application

Fill in the blanks of the Scriptures (or portions of Scriptures) below (which are in NKJV), taken from the previous Deeper Insight section. Afterward, check to see how you did by looking up the Scriptures. Put them on 3x5 cards or enter them into your computer (perhaps as a screen saver). Let God’s wisdom get in you and be part of your daily life. Share God’s wisdom from His Word with others—blessing their finances, as well!

 

Is. 26:3: “____ will keep him in perfect _____, whose ______ is ________ on You, because he _____ in You. “

 

Ps. 28:7: “The ______ is my strength and my _____; my heart _______ in Him, and I am _______; therefore my _____ greatly ______, and with my song I will ____ Him.”

 

Ps. 86: 11: “Teach me Your ____, O Lord; I will ____ in Your _____; unite my ____ to ____ Your name.”

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud Ps. 28:7. Discuss and share the importance of this Scripture and how it might help people in various challenging circumstances. Ask members to name a variety of situations this Scripture might help someone. Encourage testimonies of those who have found great help or peace from this Scripture.

            Close the meeting with prayer, thanking the Lord for His wisdom and guidance for the members of the group and their families to live their lives in a godly way, including the managing of their finances.

 

Prayer

Memorize Ps. 28:7. Read it aloud as part of your prayer, and thank the Lord for His ever-abiding presence in your life, helping you in all areas. Thank Him, as well, for His helping you to be a wise steward over your finances. Give praise to Him that He is blessing your finances and that you are managing them in the best and most godly of ways!