When you and your spouse see money differently

Jesus tells us not to let material needs become our master, but to seek God's kingdom first.

Matthew 6:31-33

When you and your spouse see money differently. There is usually more happening here than the obvious problem. You can name the loss, mistake, rejection, or limitation without naming yourself by it. What happened can inform your story without becoming your name. Money is a tool, not a measurement of human worth. Let Jesus Christ shape your stewardship, generosity, restraint, and peace. You can be specific and unguarded with Jesus Christ. Nothing beneath the surface is hidden from Him.

Which belief about yourself feels true mainly because this circumstance hurts? How does that story compare with what Christ says is true?

Lord Jesus Christ, receive the part I can describe and the part that still feels tangled. Do not let shame or loneliness make the next decision for me. Teach me Your way. Amen.