Money and the Single Mom: By Jennifer MaggioPrøve

# Your diligence will pay off. First, if you’ve made it to Day 7 of our time together, thank you! Committing to grow in the area of finances is like committing to lose weight – usually not fun! But when I’m reminded of the wide open, spacious life, that Paul writes about in 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, I can’t help but think that the temporary sacrifice of discipline will yield great results (Hebrews 12:11) . We’ve talked about why money management matters, ways to save, the poverty mindset that can hold us captive, and critical components of money management. Today, I want to talk about breakthrough. When I became a single mom at eighteen, I moved into government housing and utilized food stamps and welfare. May I be honest? I was humiliated. While I didn’t grow up wealthy, we had never been so destitute that we needed government assistance. The government officials I had to meet with quarterly didn’t make it easier either. They were often rude, degrading, and demanding. It was a very dark time of my life, as my money problems only exacerbated the other problems I faced such as worry, heartbreak, loneliness, fear, etc. Today, as we close out our time together, I just want to speak (write) the Word of the Lord to your heart: * God shall supply all your needs . Philippians 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” * Christ paid for an abundant life . John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” * God has a plan. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "'For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” * God knows you . Luke 12: 7 says, “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." * Seek the Lord, He’ll add all else . Matthew 6:33 says, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." * Obey and blessings follow . Deuteronomy 28:1 says, “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth." * Do not choose to worry . Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." * You don't serve a God of lack, but abundance . Psalm 23:1 says, “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing." Moms, I am praying the God of all hope moves you into a place of peace with your finances as you learn to trust in Him and His provision. ### Points to Ponder: * Check out Single Mom University for more information on money management, parenting techniques, dating, overcoming abuse, and 175 other classes – all for free. Visit [ https://singlemomuniversity.com ](https://singlemomuniversity.com) and use coupon code YouVersion when applying for a scholarship!