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Lesson OneStarting Well9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoCounsel, Debt and Saving9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeGenerosity and Investing9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourWork and Honesty9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveCrisis and Eternity9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixFinishing Well7 Activities
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
Participants 188
Weathering a Storm – Discussion
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What in the notes did you find revealing, challenging or interesting?
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21 Replies
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Being a blessing to others even in the face of our own struggles. I understand that God watches everything I do and I also understand the righteous are never forsaken, nor does his seed beg for bread. Put God first and everything else is taken care of. I am reminded of the widow woman in the book of 1 Kings chapter 17 when Elijah encountered the widow woman who was at her very last. He instructed her to “make me a little cake first”. The precept here is that she gave even though she only had enough for herself and her son. Verse 13 “Do not fear; go <i style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>and do as you have said, but make me a small cake from it first, and bring <i style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>it to me; and afterward make <i style=”font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;”>some for yourself and your son. <sup style=”font-family: inherit; color: inherit;”>14 </sup>For thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘The bin of flour shall not be used up, nor shall the jar of oil run dry, until the day the Lord sends rain on the earth.’ ” She put God first and He took care of her!! What a testimony.
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It is interesting that in this subject the topic of forgiveness comes up again. It is true that crises are often caused by factors outside our control – natural disasters, bad government, a cheat, sudden illness, etc. So we blame the guilty party – or if we can’t pinpoint one, we blame God. It is necessary to remove this bitterness in order to move on with joy, love and courage.
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It’s interesting to be reminded of how short of time we have on earth. Furthermore, how what we do now have eternal weight.
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I thought it was amazing how the lord consistently thinks about us.
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Samuel, Him constantly thinking about us is pretty amazing. I just wish we could remember to think about Him when we are going through our tough times, and we think He’s not there.
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God’s Word is the foundation for everything, but we often like to do things our own way. Through the lesson, I understand the value of God’s word that governs everything and how to manage everything, especially money and work.
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I like your comment on “like to do things our own way.” Many times we might know the right thing to do or God’s way of doing it, but sadly when in distress and a “quick fix” is seemingly needed, we (I) will quickly turn to what I think is right. Thank God for wisdom from Proverd 16:1 and 16:25.
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Who are people who have, or could, walk with you through a storm or challenging time?
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For me, the list is short. My family have supported me through the storms of life and the brothers / sisters of Christ met me during the challenging times.
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Family and friends. We have an excellent, godly support system surrounding us.
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Definitely my wife and probably my cell group too. Besides them, I am not really sure, sadly speaking.
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My wife, older brother, and 1st cousins that are like brothers.
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My family and friends
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What insights or questions did you have as it relates to the Tracking Worksheets?
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8 Replies
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It helps us to realize where the bulk of our spending is, and, if necessary, to adjust our priorities in spending. One aspect that can be neglected in a crisis is giving, and the tracking worksheet can highlight that. I doubt though that the recommended percentages apply to my country. In my country, education and medical fees are very expensive and not subsidised. Transport and entertainment can possibly be cut down to compensate for education and medical fees.
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When you see that changes need to be made after tracking, MAKE THE CHANGE! Many times, we can get so set in our ways, we fear or hesitate making moves that are good for us. Why? Because I have to cook more at home rather than going to my favorite places to eat that brings me great comfort (example).
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It let me know I spend way too much money on food
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They help me to see that I often overspend on fast food. I think it is a good and useful tool for identifying spending habits and patterns. Those observations can be used to establish a better short term and long term spending plan.
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When the Lord Jesus Christ save me , I learned a lot that way.