I have settled for a new way to restrain my spending on my absolute favorite comfort food. Whereas in the past I was attracted like a moth to the green siren whenever the impulse struck me or I "just had a bad day" I am now restricting my latte consumption to one each pay day and whenever someone else is paying. Thus far this month I have allowed myself to visit Starbucks only twice on aforementioned pay days. Today was my one Pumpkin Spice Latte until October 5. Be proud of me. This was a major budgetary step.
Here's an prayer on payday:
Oh Lord, source of all my true income, thank you for this payday.
Thank you for the means to pay my bills and my rent. Help me to realize this independence is really a dependence on you for everything.
Thank you for my job and my colleagues. Thank you for every opportunity to earn a living, like the workers in the vineyard. Thank you for everyone who helps me along the way.
Teach me to be generous with the gifts you give me. Help me to think of the needs of others and know that you are taking care of mine. May I value the simple treasures you give us that cost nothing.
May every payday be a chance to praise and thank you and do what you ask:
To do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with you.
Amen.
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