De-Stressor #2: "Expect the Unexpected."

Two Biblical Truths about the "Unexpected" for a Christian...
a. Worrying about the "unexpected" = Sin.

Two Bible Truths about the "Unexpected" for a Christian...
b. Saving for the "unexpected" = Smart.

Proverbs 14:8 LB
"The wise man looks ahead. The fool attempts to fool himself and won't face facts."

Face the Facts:
Things break.

Face the Facts:
Most people aren't financially prepared when things break.

To Expect the Unexpected...
2. Put $1000+ in an Emergency Fund.

To Expect the Unexpected...
3. Work hard.

To Expect the Unexpected...
4. Reduce Expenses.

To Expect the Unexpected...
5. Get Creative.

To Expect the Unexpected...
1. Ask God for help.

Digging Deeper:
1. What’s the most unexpected expense you’ve ever had, and how did you handle it?

2. Worrying about the unexpected is a sign of not fully trusting God (Matthew 6:34). Why do you think releasing financial worries to God is so hard?

3. Proverbs 14:8 says, “The wise man looks ahead.” How does preparing for unexpected expenses reflect both wisdom and trust in God?

4. The story of Joseph in Genesis 41-47 showed the value of preparation during years of plenty. How can we apply this principle of preparation in our own financial lives?

5. Read Matthew 25:1-4: These verses talk about the wise and foolish virgins and the importance of readiness. How can you prepare for the unexpected without falling into worry?

6. What five steps for expecting the unexpected (saving $1,000+, working hard, reducing expenses, getting creative, or asking God for help) do you need to prioritize this week?