Finding Financial Peace God’s Way: Part One
For most of my adult life, I believed financial peace would come when I finally accumulated “enough.”I assumed once I reached a certain net worth and paid off a few debts, I’d be able to breathe. But every time I met one financial goal, another took its place. No matter how much I gained, it never seemed to be enough. It wasn’t until I embraced harmony and balance aligned with biblical principles—especially contentment and fulfillment—that I found real peace. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5I’d read that verse before, but it took on new meaning once I saw money as a tool entrusted to me by God, not as my source of security. I began to see how chasing wealth caused anxiety and stress while pursuing God’s presence led to peace.
In my book, Financial Harmony, Personal Fulfillment, we discuss the struggle in our soul regarding money.
It helps us understand that God’s way of handling money goes beyond how we acquire it—HIS concern is always the condition of our hearts. It affirms God’s teaching that true peace doesn’t come from more stuff or more control but from aligning our financial decisions with balance.
Contentment isn’t something you stumble into—it’s something you grow into. I spent years thinking contentment meant settling, giving up ambition, or simply being stagnant. But as Paul wrote in Philippians 4:11–13, I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances… [because] I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Contentment isn’t complacency—it’s confidence in God’s ability to take care of us.
Embracing this mindset transforms how we approach finances. We resist the urge to constantly improve our lives—whether it’s buying the newest phone, spending impulsively, or trying to keep up with others. These things don’t bring the joy or fulfillment we hope for. Peace comes when we focus on being faithful with what we have.
As contentment takes root, fulfillment grows. Instead of focusing on what we’re missing, we thank God for things we once took for granted. Perspective shifts from lack to abundance regardless of circumstance, because of a change of heart.
I don’t chase things like I used to. I’ve come to believe that real wealth is found in trusting God, being a good steward of what I have, and living each day with a grateful heart.
