Not to worry...
Our guest pastor, Bruce Wall, spoke tonight on Matthew 6. It's one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, because it addresses the ever-pertinent issue of worry. Even as I sat through the sermon, though, some nagging thoughts and fears kept eating at me.
Right now, money is a huge problem. This month has been the craziest of my life trying to balance all sorts of bills and expenses, and exorbitant taxes on my new car that I didn't realize were going to be a problem. Now I'm face with having to give up a ticket to a show I really wanted to see, and I have to decide if I'll be able to afford the Spring Retreat that I was asked to be a leader on.
I was trying to sell my ticket for Phantom of the Opera, but every time I brought it up to one of my friends, I felt like I was laying a guilt trip on them. I wasn't, but if they asked why I couldn't go, I mentioned the money factor. Why is that the biggest taboo subject of all is money? As soon as someone mentions something related to personal finance, there is an uncomfortable air. The last thing I want to do is burden ppl with my problems, but shouldn't my close friends be there to listen?
God will always provide. He always has, and He promises to take care of those who trust in Him. And I do. So none of this should be an issue. So why is it?
I can't think any more. Sleep mighy offer me a fresh perspective.
Right now, money is a huge problem. This month has been the craziest of my life trying to balance all sorts of bills and expenses, and exorbitant taxes on my new car that I didn't realize were going to be a problem. Now I'm face with having to give up a ticket to a show I really wanted to see, and I have to decide if I'll be able to afford the Spring Retreat that I was asked to be a leader on.
I was trying to sell my ticket for Phantom of the Opera, but every time I brought it up to one of my friends, I felt like I was laying a guilt trip on them. I wasn't, but if they asked why I couldn't go, I mentioned the money factor. Why is that the biggest taboo subject of all is money? As soon as someone mentions something related to personal finance, there is an uncomfortable air. The last thing I want to do is burden ppl with my problems, but shouldn't my close friends be there to listen?
God will always provide. He always has, and He promises to take care of those who trust in Him. And I do. So none of this should be an issue. So why is it?
I can't think any more. Sleep mighy offer me a fresh perspective.