The Blessed Life: Proper Plans! | John Black | 11-12-17

Date:  November 12, 2017

Title:  Proper Plans!

Series:  The Blessed Life

Text:  Hebrews 13:5

Pastor John Black

Listening Guide

 

The Blessed Life!

 

We can expect blessings from God when we live our life with a proper . . .

1. Perspective of our money
2. Plan for our money
3. Priority with our money

 

The Plan:

• Give Generously                 Give 10
• Save Wisely                        Save 10
• Live Appropriately               Live on the rest

 

The How:

If we are going to live out this plan in our lives, it will require that we . . .

 

• Exercise some Self- Control!
  • S – Say no!
  • T – Think things through
  • O – Observe what you have
  • P – Pray before you pay
    • $1,000 – Pray for a Month

 

• Embrace an attitude of Sacrifice!

    Sacrifice . . .

    Giving up something you love for something you love more. 

 

• Engage in annual Planning!
  • Create a Budget!
    • Start by Giving
    • Build up Savings
    • Manage all Spending
    • Eliminate Debt

 

Reflection Questions:

• What is the Lord calling you to give in 2018?
• What needs to happen for you to be obedient?