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We've finally come to the end of our baby steps. We've paid off all our debts. We've saved for retirement. We have a large emergency fund. And some of us have even taken care of our kids college fund. So what do we do now?
Step #7 - Build Wealth & Give
Now that we've got all of our finances in order, here comes the fun part. We can start giving back. It's my personal belief that we should be giving back 10% to our local church throughout our journey. But once we get to step #7 we can really begin to give, and give big. Some of you may be thinking, why would I want to give away what I've worked so hard to get. Here's the thing God has given us everything we have. We are only stewards of His money. He blesses us, so we can bless others. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone in need.
When we get to this point, we don't need to be selfish. God has put you in this position for a reason. Maybe's it's to help some children in your area who can't afford new school clothes. Or to help a struggling teen mom by buying diapers. Or to help a family who's having a hard time putting food on the table. The possibilities are endless once you've reached this point.
And I'll go one further. God may not wait till you get all your finances in order before He wants to use you to bless someone. You may be saving that emergency fund when He asks you to help. There's some of you reading this, that probably already have someone on your heart. Maybe it's a family at church that you know are struggling right now. If God has put it on your heart that you need to help someone, don't worry about the emergency fund. You help that person, and God will take care of the emergency fund.
We can have financial plans and goals, but don't forget who's in control. No plan can ever take the place of seeking God's guidance. I hope all of my readers will get to this point one day. That everyone of you will experience financial freedom. But if we don't make it, just remember God's in control, and He will always provide for you.
I hope all of you have enjoyed this series. If you did, would you please post a comment and let me know. Also if you would like to receive my posts by email, you can subscribe by typing your email address in the top right corner of my blog, and clicking on the subscribe button. It's absolutely free.
Step #7 - Build Wealth & Give
Now that we've got all of our finances in order, here comes the fun part. We can start giving back. It's my personal belief that we should be giving back 10% to our local church throughout our journey. But once we get to step #7 we can really begin to give, and give big. Some of you may be thinking, why would I want to give away what I've worked so hard to get. Here's the thing God has given us everything we have. We are only stewards of His money. He blesses us, so we can bless others. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone in need.
When we get to this point, we don't need to be selfish. God has put you in this position for a reason. Maybe's it's to help some children in your area who can't afford new school clothes. Or to help a struggling teen mom by buying diapers. Or to help a family who's having a hard time putting food on the table. The possibilities are endless once you've reached this point.
And I'll go one further. God may not wait till you get all your finances in order before He wants to use you to bless someone. You may be saving that emergency fund when He asks you to help. There's some of you reading this, that probably already have someone on your heart. Maybe it's a family at church that you know are struggling right now. If God has put it on your heart that you need to help someone, don't worry about the emergency fund. You help that person, and God will take care of the emergency fund.
We can have financial plans and goals, but don't forget who's in control. No plan can ever take the place of seeking God's guidance. I hope all of my readers will get to this point one day. That everyone of you will experience financial freedom. But if we don't make it, just remember God's in control, and He will always provide for you.
I hope all of you have enjoyed this series. If you did, would you please post a comment and let me know. Also if you would like to receive my posts by email, you can subscribe by typing your email address in the top right corner of my blog, and clicking on the subscribe button. It's absolutely free.
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As a person who is currently in baby step #2, this post is super motivational. Thank you for that!
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