Are You Depressed About Finances?

Are you depressed about your finances?

Your finances should not determine your worth, happiness, or meaning and purpose in life. Christ taught us in Luke 12, “Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” How we use money and resources early in life strongly impacts our future, but it’s never too late to change course. In fact, midlife can be the most powerful season for transformation. Your motivation is stronger, awareness is higher, and an understanding of your mistakes and bad habits is clear.

Surrender everything to the Lord. Then ask Him to give you the wisdom, discipline, and desire to live as His financial manager. He’s faithful, merciful, and abounding in steadfast love. Though setbacks may occur, commit to carrying on with sound financial principles. One day, you can look forward to hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” (Matthew 25:21 and 25:23)

Financial stress isn’t just a numbers issue; it’s a trust issue. Inviting the Lord into our decisions replaces fear, guilt, and anxiety with His peace that passes all understanding. It helps to make a list of the things that have brought joy to your life that money cannot buy.  It’s a great exercise to fight off the grip of depression. Think about your friendships, shared experiences, love, children, church, and the things you’ve done to serve God and others. This will help you see the truth that your true riches don’t come from money and possessions.

Now, if credit card debt is constantly hanging over your head, let Christian Credit Counselors help. They’re the best at getting people debt-free. For more information, visit online at crown.org/ccc.