Tonight was the last night for teaching Generation Change to my youth. It's part of the Financial Peace University program. So, I'd like to share how God has helped me to achieve Financial Peace.
This isn't some "get rich quick" scheme. It's a way to rethink how we use our money. Actually, it's a way to rethink what money is. the last lesson in the series is on giving. When I started the class, I could hardly pay my bills, let alone think about giving money away! But, by the end of the class, I had money in my savings and was paying bills off rapidly (with gazelle- like intensity is the phrase they use). So, by the last lesson, I was ready for hearing about giving because it was an actual possibility as opposed to 13 weeks prior to then.
So, here is what changed my whole view on giving. God has given us everything. He gave us life, He gave us the earth, he gave us our family and friends, everything! So, tithing isn't giving God 10% of what we have. Tithing is keeping 90% of what has given us! So, that's really not asking too much.
When I first started the class, Financial Peace was just the name of the class. But, now it's a state of mind. Now, I really realize why it's called Financial Peace- and what I need to do to achieve and maintain it. It really has changed my life!
As much as I got out of the "grown-up class" I took in January, I thoroughly enjoyed the youth class! It was more of a Bible study and we got into some really deep discussions that weren't part of the other class. I taught the class because I want the youth to not make the same mistakes I do. But, there was so much more to the youth version that it became so much more than just teaching them about money. And, as usual, the youth taught me as much as I taught them. They truly are a generation of change- and I can't wait to see what they become!
Matthew 6:19
[ Treasures in Heaven ] “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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