How to Choose a Christian Financial Planner
If you are considering hiring a Christian financial planner, be sure you are going by the Book. By that I mean THE book of all books! Your Bible of course! As a follower of Jesus, it is crucial that you are planning every action of your life based on Biblical principals. The Bible is chocked full of the advice you need for every area of your life, including your finances. Managing your personal finances in a way that is in line with God’s ultimate plan for your life, is a sure fire way to achieve prosperity. By acknowledging God’s perfect design for your life, you are taking one of the first steps towards true financial freedom. According to God’s word, He desires for us to be wealthy, well cared for and wise beyond our years. This is all given to us as a reward for following His perfect guidance and plan for our lives. Choosing a Christian financial planner is a wonderful way to show your commitment to Godly finances.
The first step is to know your Book. Study your Bible, pray and ask God to provide appropriate guidance for your specific needs. There are many myths surrounding financial planning in general, let alone finding guidance that is in line with your beliefs. Here we are going to cover some of the most common myths to help you choose the right Christian financial planner for you.
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1. Choosing the right Christian financial planner is hard.
FALSE – There are many organizations that provide Biblically based guidance from certified professionals. Pray and seek the correct guidance. Technology has simplified things to the point where even if there are none in your immediate area, you can receive your support, guidance and coaching virtually or remotely. Online programs can be very helpful and easy for both you as the client and your mentor or coach.
2. Christian financial planners should be certified properly.
TRUE – It is absolutely necessary for you to check the counselors credentials prior to doing business with the individual. If your personalities match, that is a major plus, but be sure you are working with a true professional, who shares your beliefs, is dedicated to helping you and most importantly, is properly certified.
3. It is a prudent move to seek help from a professional Christian financial planner
TRUE – Proverbs 15:22 states “Without proper counsel all purposes are lost, but in the presence of counsel everything can be established.” If you were training for the Olympic gold, you wouldn’t go in with out a trainer. The same applies here.
Start with the small things you understand, such as the importance of tithing. Make sure you choose a financial planner who meets all of your needs on every level. Giving is a sure way to receive plentiful blessing, your financial planner should agree with this and any other needs you must have met. Be certain that whomever you choose is as passionate about their Christian believes as you are. Be sure they are adherent to the commandments of Jesus. Keep in mind that all things are God’s to begin with. By entrusting you with them, he is choosing to believe that you will be a proper steward of what He’s given. When the Lord sees you’ve been obedient in tithing and proper stewardship, He will know you are ready to receive more. Remember, the Lord loves a cheerful giver!
“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (II Corinthians 9:6-8).
Every day management simply empowers Believers to trust God to help them to manage their funds wisely. Using secular tools paired with Biblical wisdom and guidance creates the ability with in you to fully be blessed from God’s abundance. Obeying the commandments of God, and aligning yourself with a Christian financial planner who agrees with Biblical logic, is another crucial key to good financial planning. You will probably face trials, but having support and help with increase your likelihood of success. God will uphold his word and promises for you if you will do the same for Him.
How to Choose a Christian Financial Planner
Laural Langmeyer is a Christian based financial advisor who has been working with Christian families for over a decade to help create wealth, eliminate debt and structure healthy Biblical foundations for life long financial success. Laural is passionate about educating families and individuals about faith based, intelligent ways to not only free themselves from debt, but build healthy abundant wealth along the way. She lives by the Giver’s Gain philosophy and continues to have God as her co-pilot.
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