Peace of Mind
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UNSTUCK
Part 3 | Peace of Mind
How do you get unstuck financially?
Can you really experience financial freedom in the Silicon Valley?
What’s the path to experiencing financial peace of mind?
Personal finances are more _______________ than _______________.
PEACE OF MIND
- Paradigm Shift: You are a _______________, not an _______________.
The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
Psalm 24:1
It all belongs to God.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Those who trust in their riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Proverbs 11:28 [See also Proverbs 18:10-11]
Trusting God with your __________ means trusting God with your _______________.
- Bucket List
Bucket #1: Make it _______________.
Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
Proverbs 13:4 NLT
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5 NLT
Bucket #2: Save it _______________.
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
Proverbs 13:22
The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.
Proverbs 21:20 [See also Proverbs 6:6-8]
“Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.”
- Warren Buffet
Bucket #3: Spend it _______________.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:17
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5
“Most of us are responders rather than planners. We respond to friends, advertising, and our emotions rather than planning our spending.”
- Ron Blue
Bucket #4: Give it _______________.
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Proverbs 3:9-10
Give to God _______________, not what is _______ ________.
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:24-25
“Do for __________ what you wish you could do for _______________.”
- Andy Stanley
APPLICATION:
- Memorize Proverbs 22:7: Write it on the 3x5 card and review it daily.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6