Trusting God with Your Finances

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Money. It’s one of the biggest stressors in our lives and one of the easiest places to forget about faith. Whether you’re an adult paying bills, a teen saving up for something big, or a kid with a few coins in your piggy bank, today’s episode of The UnPerfected Life is for you.

We’re diving deep into what it means to trust God with our finances. Not just when we have extra, but even when things feel tight. Because let’s be honest, most of us don’t feel like we “have enough.” But the good news is: God is enough. Always.

In This Episode

We explore two powerful stories from Scripture that teach us what it means to trust God with little and how He turns it into more than enough:

1. The Widow’s Two Coins (Mark 12:41–44)
A poor widow gives just two tiny coins, and Jesus praises her above the wealthy crowd. Why? Because she gave out of trust, not out of abundance.

2. The Widow and the Oil (2 Kings 4:1–7)
Another widow is down to a single jar of oil. But when she follows God’s direction through the prophet Elisha, she sees a miracle unfold. Her small act of faith leads to provision she never expected.

What You’ll Learn

• Why financial struggles aren’t a sign of failure
• The difference between giving out of abundance and giving out of trust
• How God uses small things (yes, even pennies) to build our faith
• What Jesus actually taught about money and why it matters more than ever
• How generosity isn’t about loss but about planting seeds for God to grow

Key Takeaways

It’s not about the amount. It’s about the heart.
God cares more about how we give than what we give.

You are not alone.
Even in financial stress, God sees you. He provides, strengthens, and walks with you.

Giving grows your faith.
When we give with open hands, we create space for God to work in unexpected ways.

Jesus taught about money often because it competes for our hearts.
That’s why we’re called to serve God, not wealth (Matthew 6:24).

Scriptures to Remember

• Philippians 4:19 – And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs.
• Luke 6:38 – Give, and it will be given to you.
• Matthew 6:26 – Look at the birds. Aren’t you more valuable than they are?
• Proverbs 3:9 – Honor the Lord with your wealth.
• Romans 8:28 – God works all things for the good of those who love Him.
• Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what you have.
• Jeremiah 17:7–8 – Blessed are those who trust in the Lord.

Weekly Challenge

The Give and Trust Challenge
Pick one small thing to give this week—money, time, service, or something you value.
Ask God to help you trust Him with it.
Then talk about it around the dinner table.
What did you give? How did it feel? How did God show up?

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Coming up next week, we’re talking about trusting God with your healing.

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Remember, God’s Strength is made perfect in your weakness, so boast in it.