It’s time we relinquish the control we love so much. Talk to God. Listen to Him. It might not all make sense. Actually, a lot of it might not make sense, but that doesn’t matter. That’s living your faith. He knows best, and we should trust Him to guide us in the ways that He sees fit.

Experiencing true contentment has everything to do with what you truly desire. If you follow your heart, that’s a recipe for destruction. Your heart is deceitful and sick (Jeremiah 17:9).

Spending is not the problem. It’s a heart issue. If we truly focus on accomplishing contentment, peace, and joy in our Savior’s plan for us, our spending habits will fall in line. The things we currently desire will change.

When God takes control of your thoughts, you’re able to start devising a wise plan for moving yourself out of debt. Figure out what you’re actually trying to accomplish and then set a goal. The goal must be written down, measurable, attainable, and include an endpoint. All of these steps are crucial. Otherwise, it’s just a good idea and will never be implemented.

God is responsible for everything we have, everything we achieve, every blessing in our lives. He reminds us of this by asking us to simply live on most of what He provides. We’re able to show our thankfulness to Him by setting aside some of those gifts to give back to Him and His kingdom.