If you want to make the most of your money, you need to start at zero. Sounds weird, I know. But a zero-based budget makes sure you give every single dollar a job to do.
Pretend you’re counting calories for the month. Now make note of only the foods you eat at mealtimes. Don’t include mid-morning treats, afternoon snacks or late-night desserts.
It sounds like a fun way to count calories—but not an effective one.
What does the Bible tell us about our stuff?
God owns everything, and we get to manage it for Him. The responsible management of these God-given resources is called stewardship.
The Bible gives us many verses that talk about the resources we get to manage for God. For this post, I put together a few of my favorites.
So why should you add one more responsibility to your already busy life?
The effort required to create a budget looks kind of like the habit of weekly meal prep. You put in a little work on a Sunday afternoon to get a whole week of pre-portioned lunches and almost-made dinners.
Budgeting takes a bit of work upfront but provides a whole month of rewards.
Are you new to the world of budgeting and not sure where to start?
Well, friend, your search across the great expanse of the internet just ended, because I have put everything you need to know about budgeting in one place!
My hope is that you’ll see the budget for what it truly is: an easy approach to total life-change!