4 Common Financial Fears People Face

God has entrusted everything you own to your care and management. Will you manage these resources out of fear, or will you invest what God has given you for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom? Fear manifests itself in several ways in our lives and can be destructive to our finances. Let's look at some common fears and what God says about them.

It’s worth calling out the fear of asking for help when it comes to your personal finances. For many of us, we wait too long to seek help. We try to tackle problems on our own because we are afraid of what others might think of us but end up worse than when we started. Maybe you think you’re the only one – but you’re not. What if the servant managing the single talent had sought the wisdom of his master at the beginning of the story? The servant’s story would be quite different. Surely, he would have at least invested the money and offered his owner the interest. How could your money story change with help?

With as many financial doomsday books written, clearly, we listen and act when we're afraid. As good stewards, we need to be aware and mindful of what is happening around us. But we would recommend grounding yourself and your emotions with someone who can help you navigate your finances when the skies look gloomy. Not a friend that feeds your fears, but someone who has been professionally trained. Someone that will help you manage your finances out of a faith mindset, rather than fear. Jesus' words were not just written for His disciple's ears. His words transcend time and economic conditions and can speak directly into our situation. Don't be afraid. Walk in faith and be found a good and faithful steward.