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Stewarding Finances Together: A Devotional for Couples

Finances play a significant role in marriage, shaping our unity, trust, and ability to steward God’s blessings faithfully. Money doesn’t make a marriage, but financial mismanagement can certainly break one. Together, let us reflect on biblical wisdom and take steps toward honoring God in our financial stewardship.

1. Leading Together (Proverbs 27:23)

Financial leadership requires intentionality and effort. As a couple, this means taking responsibility for understanding and managing the resources God has given us. Whether we’re tackling debt, building a budget, or organizing our finances, working together to lead in this area fosters peace and stability in our marriage.

Reflect: How can we lead in financial stewardship as a couple? What steps can we take this week to assess and manage our finances together?

2. Aligning Our Hearts (Ephesians 5:2)

Unity in marriage includes aligning our financial goals and decisions. Acting independently with money can create unnecessary tension, but honoring each other through communication builds trust. Aligning our hearts means working together to make decisions that reflect shared values and mutual respect.

Reflect: Are we aligned in our financial decisions? Are there areas where we can improve communication to ensure we honor one another?

3. Planning with Purpose (Luke 16:10)

A thoughtful financial plan reflects God’s priorities for our lives. Establishing a budget helps us live within our means, save wisely, and give generously. Whether we follow the 10-10-80 principle or another approach, planning ensures we steward God’s blessings effectively and intentionally.

Reflect: Do we have a financial plan that honors God and reflects our shared goals? What practical steps can we take to improve budgeting, saving, and giving?

Living in Financial Harmony

Managing finances together strengthens trust, unity, and our partnership in marriage. Scripture teaches us the value of stewardship, and social science confirms the importance of financial harmony in sustaining a strong relationship.

Let us commit to these three principles:

• Lead: Take responsibility and work together to manage finances.

• Align: Foster unity through communication and mutual respect.

• Plan: Create a budget that reflects God’s priorities and our shared goals.

By stewarding finances wisely, we honor God, strengthen our marriage, and experience the blessings of financial harmony. Together, let’s faithfully manage what God has entrusted to us.