Managing Money God's WaySample

“It’s ONLY Money”

This is a good thing to say when faced with financial difficulty. It's very difficult to utter those words sometimes, but it's good for us to do so. This isn't an excuse to be lackadaisical with our money, but it is an acknowledgment that there is so much more to life than money.

I am all for being a great steward of the resources and finances that God has provided, but when it comes down to it, He is the one who meets our needs! (Philippians 4:19.)

And last time I read the verse, there weren’t any prerequisites (although he is clearly speaking to givers) like being extremely organized, being really disciplined, managing money like a pro, or even not making mistakes. Even with all our imperfections and human-ness, the Bible still says that He will provide all our needs according to His riches and glory.

So, as difficult as it may seem, next time a financial difficulty arises, push out those three words, It's only money. Just by saying this, you minimize its importance in your life. Money is not supposed to be the primary focus (aka lord) of our lives.

As I am writing, I'm thinking back to a few difficult times during the past few years when I needed my wonderful wife to help me make that confession. Whether it's easy to say or not, IT IS TRUE. Money comes and money goes. It's ONLY money. Don’t worry about it, just keep trusting God. He’s the one who takes care of you.

Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? Matthew 6:26 (NASB)