When you make the choice to become an Ethical $pender and apply the value of hope to your money beliefs and behaviors, you will discover God has not forgotten you. In fact, He promises to repay two blessings for each of your troubles! His promises ring true even during times of health and economic crisis.
Come back to the place of safety, all you prisoners who still have hope! I promise this very day that I will repay two blessings for each of your troubles.
– Zechariah 9:12
You may be feeling hopeless and alone, especially if you are no longer working or you were struggling to make ends meet prior to the financial impact of COVID-19. You may be wondering if or when the limited amounts of food in your freezer, money in your checking account, endurance in your day, patience in your heart, or faith in a bright future will run out. Remain hopeful. God is aware of your money situation. With Him by your side, you are in a safe place. This is not His first pandemic.
Years ago, as a young widow with three children and a heavy financial worry- weight upon my shoulders, when I made the choice to replace my feelings of hopelessness with hope in God, my financial situation began to change. Not overnight, but in time I received at least two blessings for every one of my troubles. The overall blessing was a sense of order to replace my chaotic approach to money management. This led me to a new confidence that I could get to a better place financially. Eventually, fear and denial were overcome with a sense of challenge and fun.
Have hope, for God has not forgotten you. You are safe and the future is bright. Use this unprecedented, yet precious, time to grow closer to Him.
Troubles that surround you now, will be blessings that abound somehow.