Of course the first thing on my mind is money. How are we going to make ends meet? How are we going to maintain the lifestyles that we have all become used to???
I have had to continuously remind myself that God is enough and he will provide. I just have to be faithful.
I did a lot of searches on how to save money and how to simplify your life. Prayer has been continuous part of this process.
One of the books that I read was The Heart of Simplicity Foundations for Christian Homemaking From the heart of over a dozen Christian women. (theheartofsimplicity.com)
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
Psalm 127:1
In all of my readings, I am reminded that we get so caught up in the world and material things that we forget the difference between needs and wants. I am reminded that we are a society of spoiled brats. It is one of my missions in this journey to make my children less worldly and more Godly men. I want them to grow up to be humble and thankful men.
SO, my father in law gave us a gift card for Christmas to by a deep freeze. I really wanted to have some meals to pull from on those days when dinner was the last thing on my mind. 3 weeks ago we finally went and made the purchase. http://www.sears.com/kenmore-6.5-cu-ft-upright-freezer/p-04629702000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Basically it has been sitting in the garage serving no purpose until I realized I had a gold mine of opportunity I had yet to tap into.
So I started researching freezer meals. I can't say that I was super careful about shopping sale items but I did buy in bulk and prep my own meat which helped cut the cost. I used pinterest for ideas and also used 2 books to help with recipes and also instruction. Once a Month Cooking and Fix it, Freeze it, Heat it, and Eat it. I loved the step by step instructions and practical recipes!
http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Freeze-Heat-ebook/dp/B0091JQOVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369880394&sr=8-1&keywords=fix+it+freeze+it+heat+it+eat+it
http://www.amazon.com/Once-A-Month-Cooking-Family-Favorites-ebook/dp/B003E74BKQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369883316&sr=1-1&keywords=once+a+month+cooking
All of the prep work did not go a seamless as the book leads you to believe but overall it wasn't an awful experience. I think as time goes on and we see what we like and don't like the process will get easier. Also now that we have some dinners ready, I can focus on watching the sales and stockpiling more frugally. As we actually pull out and try the recipes, I will report back on how the family likes or dislikes each!
As I leave you tonight, what are the steps that you would take to prepare for unemployment? Are you taking those steps now even though you are working?
What is the foundation that your family is built on? Is it a worldly materialistic foundation?
Or is it deeply rooted in the faith that God will meet or needs? Remember I said "NEEDS".
Good night!
In all of my readings, I am reminded that we get so caught up in the world and material things that we forget the difference between needs and wants. I am reminded that we are a society of spoiled brats. It is one of my missions in this journey to make my children less worldly and more Godly men. I want them to grow up to be humble and thankful men.
SO, my father in law gave us a gift card for Christmas to by a deep freeze. I really wanted to have some meals to pull from on those days when dinner was the last thing on my mind. 3 weeks ago we finally went and made the purchase. http://www.sears.com/kenmore-6.5-cu-ft-upright-freezer/p-04629702000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Basically it has been sitting in the garage serving no purpose until I realized I had a gold mine of opportunity I had yet to tap into.
So I started researching freezer meals. I can't say that I was super careful about shopping sale items but I did buy in bulk and prep my own meat which helped cut the cost. I used pinterest for ideas and also used 2 books to help with recipes and also instruction. Once a Month Cooking and Fix it, Freeze it, Heat it, and Eat it. I loved the step by step instructions and practical recipes!
http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Freeze-Heat-ebook/dp/B0091JQOVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369880394&sr=8-1&keywords=fix+it+freeze+it+heat+it+eat+it
http://www.amazon.com/Once-A-Month-Cooking-Family-Favorites-ebook/dp/B003E74BKQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1369883316&sr=1-1&keywords=once+a+month+cooking
All of the prep work did not go a seamless as the book leads you to believe but overall it wasn't an awful experience. I think as time goes on and we see what we like and don't like the process will get easier. Also now that we have some dinners ready, I can focus on watching the sales and stockpiling more frugally. As we actually pull out and try the recipes, I will report back on how the family likes or dislikes each!
As I leave you tonight, what are the steps that you would take to prepare for unemployment? Are you taking those steps now even though you are working?
What is the foundation that your family is built on? Is it a worldly materialistic foundation?
Or is it deeply rooted in the faith that God will meet or needs? Remember I said "NEEDS".
Good night!
