As you may already know, one of the services Serving Strong offers is a free weekly eNews that goes out every Tuesday morning at 6:00am EST. It's a short read designed to challenge and encourage people helpers to keep their balance and self care in mind as they pursue their calling. Because of God's grace, subscribership comes from 10 countries around the world.
A couple weeks ago, the eNews dealt with the issue of debt and how it can freeze up the mental and emotional space we need in order to serve strong in our profession. A couple subscribers responded with what they have done that really works for them in this topic of debt:
"I have had to think twice (OK, three times) before buying something that was not a basic need. And an important part of my becoming debt free was accepting the advice of a financial advisor. In my case, it was a son who has handled his money well over the years. I tell him what I am considering buying, and why it is important to me. Sometimes that alone talks me out of it because it really isn't that important. Then we talk about the options, and where it would be best to look for it. He's taught me to read and heed the comments of people who have bought them there. Next month I will end a 2 year retired pastor's appointment, and for the first time I can breathe easily not knowing whether it will be replaced with another income." ~SC.
"I still find my best route is to take away the temptation in the first place. I have two automatic deductions from my paycheck going to separate savings vehicles adn I never "see it" in my paycheck. I can access if I need to, but it takes another intentional action to remove it and I am able to check if I really HAVE to take out that money... works for me." ~SR.
I couldn't have said it better. The eNews subscribers are tremendous people who work hard to help other people. If you would like to join them in the Serving Strong community here's the link:
http://www.servingstrong.com/jointhecommunity
Taking control of your debt and eliminating it makes room for you to Serve Strong!
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