Day 5

“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” — Proverbs 21:20 (NIV)

Have you ever felt like there’s more month than money?

It’s easy to feel stressed about finances — and even easier to live without margin. We spend everything we earn (and then some), hoping things will “settle down” eventually. But margin in your money doesn’t just happen — it’s built on purpose.

God calls us to live with wisdom, not pressure. He wants us to be free — not just financially stable, but free to be generous, obedient, and at peace.

When we don’t make room in our finances, we live constantly on edge. One unexpected bill becomes a breakdown. One impulse decision becomes a credit card cycle. But when we create margin — when we spend less than we make, give first, save consistently, and steward well — we live with freedom, joy, and more peace.

Sometimes chaos in our life is self-induced. Take control and live with more freedom.

Ways to take steps in your financial life:

Start with giving — Generosity is the foundation of biblical finance. When you put God first, He blesses the rest (Proverbs 3:9–10).

Live below your means — Just because you can afford it doesn’t mean you should buy it. Simplicity builds margin.

Build a buffer — Saving isn’t about fear — it’s about wisdom. Margin today prevents panic tomorrow.

Budget with purpose — Don’t ask, “Can I buy this?” Ask, “Is this the best use of what God’s entrusted to me?”

Don’t compare — Culture screams, “More!” but God whispers, “Enough.” Find peace in contentment. Usually, the people we compare ourselves to aren’t as well off as we think.

Margin in your finances isn’t about restriction — it’s about freedom. The freedom to give. The freedom to breathe. The freedom to obey.

Your money is a tool, not a master. Make room so it serves God — not the other way around.