I have always known in the back of my mind that the easiest way to save money was to put automatically put 10% in savings each time you're paid. But, for some reason, I've never been consistent with it. Well, since sitting down and WRITING OUT each amount of money I earn, I automatically calculate 10%, and I put it toward savings.
I ALSO donate another 10% to my church. Now, I realize that i could pay off debt that much quicker if I didn't put 10% to my church. But, I also know that once you are in a habit, good or bad, it's hard to break. So, I should get used to those two contributions today, so I don't struggle tomorrow with how to incorporate them into my finances.
It feels SO good to see each week what I am able to give to my church.
One of the principles to financial freedom in "Crown Financial Ministries, Money Map" is 10% to savings, 10% to God...I truly believe that where you put God first, He will be fully infused. That biblical principle of tithing is very important. Not that I am perfect in it, but when I am faithful in my finances, It all seems to fall into place. Sorry, not to be "preachy."
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