“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1

In our family, I get paid once a month and my husband gets paid on commission. Do we have to rely on faith when it comes to our finances? Absolutely. We have struggled for years; sometimes it may be from a mistake we have made but most of the time it is the obvious problem of cash flow. Through the years we’ve attended the popular classes and seminars to help us manage money. We’ve realized you have to have money to manage. Here is where faith steps in.

We’ve had to realize God is our provider, not man. The problem is not in the knowing but in the believing. We’ve learned to take God’s Word to heart. We believe that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” We try to please God in many things we do, but do we please Him by having faith for our finances? If we truly want to please God, we must believe He will provide during difficult situations, even regarding our money.

People pray and have faith for health issues, travel safety, protection for family members, comfort in the death of a loved one, help in finding employment; but when it comes to finances, we think we are on our own. We think it is something we must do, perform, or manage. If God is in complete control of our lives, we need to let Him be in control when money is there and, especially, when it is not.

If you are financially well with no issues, praise the Lord for this blessing and continue to honor God with what He has given you. If you are not financially well, put your trust in God, believing that He is your provider. Have faith, “being sure of what you hope for (provision) and certain of what we do not see (provision).” What may seem like a hopeless situation to you is an opportunity for God to show out, because all things are possible with God.

Beth Fortune is from Simpsonville, SC and has a passion for God’s Word. Having served for over 15 years in different capacities of the ministry alongside her husband, she now uses her experiences to teach, lead, and encourage others in their walk with the Lord. She is a freelance writer who has written Bible studies, devotionals, and articles for church and school newsletters. Beth is a speaker for retreats and women’s groups and is actively involved in her church where she serves as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and leads a variety of Bible Studies. She and her husband are empty-nesting with 3 married children, 4 grandchildren and a daughter in college. Read Beth’s devotions