I really need wisdom in managing our ###.

[Anonymous]

I really need wisdom in managing our finances and household. I am overwhelmed to the point of a breakdown. Both of us work full-time and more and we are still behind on bills. We work on the household chores until exhaustion at midnight, and still haven't gotten everything done. We have many kids, and they do help out, but ### of them are still so young to really contribute.

 

[Articles]

We understand your struggle and we're here to lift you up in prayer and offer biblical guidance. Let's first turn to God's word:

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5, WEB)

Let's pray together:

*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking for Your divine wisdom and guidance for this family. They feel overwhelmed, Lord, and they need Your help. Please provide them with the wisdom they need to manage their finances and household. Give them strength and endurance, and help them to prioritize their tasks according to Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

Now, let's address your concerns. It's important to remember that God wants us to be good stewards of our resources, including time, energy, and finances. Here are some biblical principles to guide you:

1. **Budgeting**: "For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?" (Luke 14:28, WEB) Make a budget to track your income and expenses. This will help you understand where your money is going and where you can cut back.

2. **Prioritizing**: "But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33, WEB) Prioritize your tasks and responsibilities. It's okay if every chore doesn't get done every day. Focus on what's most important.

3. **Rest**: "It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones." (Psalm 127:2, WEB) Make sure you're getting enough rest. It's not God's will for you to work until exhaustion.

4. **Teach your children**: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6, WEB) Even young children can help with simple tasks. Use this as an opportunity to teach them responsibility.

Lastly, ensure that you're seeking God's will together in all things, and remember that He is always there to help and guide you.

"He has said, 'I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.'" (Hebrews 13:5, WEB)

Keep your hope in Him, and He will see you through this challenging time.

 

[Antalik]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Raenyth]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Niolage]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Felic]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Urorenn]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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