Keeping up with the neighbors

Bible Study

Being a single mom I struggle with financial decisions. When I would like to spend my money on new clothes, vacations, and items for my children I have to pay bills and the necessities for our family. I am still struggling with this and have to search my heart and ask for God's guidance. Even if I was not a single mom and had two incomes to spend, money is an issue that we need to turn to God with. Just because we have money to spend on the latest gadget doesn't mean that is where God wants the money to go. We have to remember we do not need the new car the neighbors have or the expensive clothes the other kids wear; we need to use our money as God would like us to. I have all I need in life and some do not even have that. Let us keep what we need to live and help others with that we have to spare.

Scripture: Acts 2:45

They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.

Prayer:

Dear God, sometimes I want to spend money on items that I feel my children could benefit from instead of spending my money on things that are necessary. Please, help me spend my money where it is most needed and please, help me not long for those things that are not needed.