Welcome to Financial Freedom for Faithful Living!

Welcome to Financial Freedom for Faithful Living! 🎉 I’m so excited to start this journey with you as we explore faithful stewardship, financial wisdom, and God’s plan for our resources.

Money is something we deal with every day, but how often do we truly invite God into our financial decisions? The enemy wants to keep us trapped in fear, greed, and financial bondage, but God has a plan for our financial lives—one that leads to freedom, peace, and purpose. That’s what this newsletter is all about.

💡 Why This Newsletter? 
The Bible speaks about money more than 2,000 times —more than it talks about faith and prayer combined. Why? Because how we manage money is not just a financial decision; it is a spiritual decision that reflects the condition of our hearts.

Our relationship with money reveals our priorities, our trust in God, and our understanding of stewardship. Whether it’s generosity, contentment, or the temptation of greed, the way we handle money mirrors our faith and values. Jesus Himself said, "For where your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21, NLT). This connection between our hearts and our financial choices underscores why Scripture places such a strong emphasis on money.

This newsletter will help you:
✅ Shift your mindset to align finances with faith.
✅ Build strong financial habits—budgeting, saving, paying off debt.
✅ Make wise financial decisions for your future and your family.
✅ Understand how to be generous without fear.
✅ Gain peace of mind knowing you are honoring God with your finances.

No matter where you are financially—this journey is for you.

And here’s the thing: the principles we’re going to walk through together aren’t new or complicated. They’ve stood the test of time. In fact, they’re so simple that we often overlook them when we’re facing financial stress or uncertainty.

But don’t underestimate them—simple doesn’t mean weak. Sometimes, the most powerful answers are the simplest ones.

Here’s where it gets real: none of this works unless we do something with it. It’s easy to hear truth and think, “That’s a great point,” but then go back to our usual habits. We’ve all done it.

Zig Ziglar once said, “Motivation is like taking a bath—if you stop doing it, you start to stink!” It’s kind of funny, but it makes a good point. You can feel inspired today, but if that inspiration doesn’t lead to consistent action, not much will change.

I believe the Lord has been calling many of us to get into position—to prepare ourselves for what He wants to do in and through our lives. Part of that preparation includes our finances. When we take small steps of faith toward financial faithfulness, we’re saying, “Lord, I’m ready for You to move in my life and through my finances.”

So, let’s not just be hearers of the Word—let’s be doers. Let’s walk this journey together with boldness, faith, and a heart ready to honor God in every financial decision.

📖 Key Verse for the Week: 
Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC): "Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed."

As we start this journey, I encourage you to commit your financial plans to God. Ask Him for wisdom, clarity, and strength to make decisions that honor Him.

🎯 Weekly Challenge:
Take a moment today to write down 3 financial goals you’d like to achieve this year. These could be:
• Paying off a credit card
• Saving for an emergency fund
• Giving generously to missions

🙏 Pray over your goals and ask God for wisdom and guidance as you take the next steps.

📖 Reflection Questions: 
• What does financial freedom mean to you?
• In what ways have you seen God provide for you financially?
• How can you begin to trust Him more with your finances?

📢 What’s Coming Next:
Next week, we’ll talk about Biblical Stewardship—understanding that God owns it all.

💬 I’d love to hear from you! What’s one financial goal you’re committing to this year? Hit "Reply" and share!

Blessings and financial peace to you!

Sigrid Wardlaw
Wardlaw CPA | Helping clients steward finances with wisdom
📧 [email protected]| 🌐 www.wardlawcpa.com