This week’s subject helped me look at money in a very honest way—not just as a financial issue, but as a matter of the heart. I was reminded that money really does function as a “spiritual barometer.” It reveals what I trust, what I fear, and where I place my security. When I slow down and pay attention, I can see that my relationship with money often mirrors my relationship with God.
I noticed that there are certain emotions that surface when I think about my financial decisions. Sometimes it’s anxiety, especially when I feel stretched or uncertain about the future. Other times it’s gratitude, because I can look back and see how God has carried me again and again. I also see moments of generosity and moments of hesitation, and each one tells me something about the condition of my heart.
The readings challenged me to think about how emotional and spiritual maturity are connected to financial stewardship. Healthy rhythms like rest, simplicity, and accountability help me hold money with open hands instead of clenched fists. Rest reminds me that I am not my own provider. Simplicity teaches me to detach from things I don’t need. Accountability keeps me grounded and helps me make decisions from a place of wisdom instead of impulse or fear.
What stood out the most is the reminder that this reflection is not about guilt, but about growth. God isn’t asking me to be perfect; He is asking me to be faithful. Whether I have a little or a lot, the call is the same: to live with joy, purpose, and trust. I’m learning that money is not a rival to my spiritual life; it’s one of the places where my training is tested and strengthened.
Ultimately, I want my financial choices to flow out of my relationship with God, not out of pressure or fear. I want to give, save, and spend in a way that honors Him and contributes to His redemptive work in the world. This week helped me see stewardship not just as management, but as discipleship—an ongoing process of surrender, trust, and obedience.
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This week’s subject helped me look at money in a very honest way—not just as a financial issue, but as a matter of the heart. I was reminded that money really does function as a “spiritual barometer.” It reveals what I trust, what I fear, and where I place my security. When I slow down and pay attention, I can see that my relationship with money often mirrors my relationship with God.
I noticed that there are certain emotions that surface when I think about my financial decisions. Sometimes it’s anxiety, especially when I feel stretched or uncertain about the future. Other times it’s gratitude, because I can look back and see how God has carried me again and again. I also see moments of generosity and moments of hesitation, and each one tells me something about the condition of my heart.
The readings challenged me to think about how emotional and spiritual maturity are connected to financial stewardship. Healthy rhythms like rest, simplicity, and accountability help me hold money with open hands instead of clenched fists. Rest reminds me that I am not my own provider. Simplicity teaches me to detach from things I don’t need. Accountability keeps me grounded and helps me make decisions from a place of wisdom instead of impulse or fear.
What stood out the most is the reminder that this reflection is not about guilt, but about growth. God isn’t asking me to be perfect; He is asking me to be faithful. Whether I have a little or a lot, the call is the same: to live with joy, purpose, and trust. I’m learning that money is not a rival to my spiritual life; it’s one of the places where my training is tested and strengthened.
Ultimately, I want my financial choices to flow out of my relationship with God, not out of pressure or fear. I want to give, save, and spend in a way that honors Him and contributes to His redemptive work in the world. This week helped me see stewardship not just as management, but as discipleship—an ongoing process of surrender, trust, and obedience.
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