Money Date: Who's the Boss?Sample

Take a moment in prayer: Father, renew our minds and transform our hearts until we're completely reliant on you.

Could you be trying to carry God’s load? If so, that’s a recipe for frustration!

The Bible reveals a division of responsibilities in how to handle our money. Simply put, God has a role, and we have a role. The great news is that God has taken on the heavy lifting, and He gives us roles appropriate to our design. Take a look:

1. God is the owner.
   Many verses (Psalms 24:1, Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 10:14) confirm this truth and provide the basis for us to relinquish ownership of all our possessions to Him.
2. God is in control.
   He is in control of all things, even difficult events. He makes this clear to us in Isaiah 45:6–7 when He says, “I am the LORD, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.”

• God lovingly uses difficult circumstances to:
  • accomplish His intentions
  • develop our character
  • guide us toward His path

In a nutshell, He’s the boss—and a very caring one! You can fully relax and be at peace knowing your loving heavenly Father is in control of every situation you will ever face. He will use every one of them for a good purpose, even those concerning your finances. 

1. God is our provider.  Although God requires us to work, He promises to provide for our needs (Philippians 4:19).

To sum it up: God is the Owner, God is in control, God is my Provider.