{"id":6007,"date":"2011-05-02T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2011-05-02T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=6007"},"modified":"2025-09-03T09:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:02:26","slug":"financial-hardships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/financial-hardships.htm","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Troubles: Financial Hardships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"MinistryJesus said, “In this world you will have trouble” (Jn. 16:33)<\/span>.\u00a0 Troubles can come in many forms, including financial hardships.<\/p>\n

The economic slump in society spills over into church and parachurch ministry\u00a0giving, producing a financial crisis for many.\u00a0 Ministry expenses, salaries, utilities and the like must still be paid.\u00a0 Stress builds as you grapple with how to maintain ministry with limited resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Dealing with Financial Hardships<\/h2>\n

You might face a depletion of financial resources.<\/p>\n

Reactions:<\/strong>\u00a0 worry and stress over how to maintain ministry<\/p>\n

Remember:<\/strong>\u00a0 God will provide what you need to do HIS will as you make Him and His kingdom a priority.\u00a0 You can learn to be content in whatever situation you find yourself.\u00a0 God promises wisdom to make proper decisions to those who ask.<\/p>\n

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.\u00a0 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matt. 6:33-34)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.\u00a0 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.\u00a0 (Phil. 4:12-13)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.\u00a0 (James 1:5)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Resource:<\/strong>\u00a0 Take these issues to the Lord in prayer and you will have the peace you need to make it through hard times (Phil. 4:6-7)<\/span>.\u00a0 Be a faithful steward<\/a> with what He has given you and trust Him to supply what is needed to do HIS will.<\/p>\n

For help with church finances, go to: Church Financial Management & Budgeting Resources<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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