On today’s show, Dave and Reb talk about the importance of waiting to experience delayed gratification not only in our financial journeys, but our walks with God as well. Access to credit has made it easier to make purchases immediately, without the need to tuck money away for that desired item.
Today, they talk about the importance of waiting and delaying purchases, especially as they see and understand that principle of waiting on the Lord laid out so often in God’s Word.
“God teaches us in the book of Isaiah that those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint,” Reb says. “These verses are key in helping us slow down and look to God before we make a purchase that can get us into trouble financially.”
Dave describes a 24-hour rule that he and Reb use in their home.
“Before we make a purchase over $100 we talk about it, and we wait, even just a simple 24 hours, to see if it is really something we would use or find value in,” Dave says. “It has helped us on many occasions, and when we haven’t used that rule or talked together about bigger purchases, it has sometimes brought us some difficulties that we have had to navigate.”
Listen in to hear more of their conversation, and the valuable Scriptures they share, that can help you on your financial journey of delaying gratification. Today’s show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial – a financial coaching, tax and mortgage company helping people find hope and freedom in their finances one day at a time. Go to www.morethanenough.ca for more information.
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