Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eph. 5:17-20 

What are you “under the influence of?” Being under the influence of stuff leads to many of our financial miscues. Instead, be under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

Think it sounds crazy? Watch the following video and take time to praise God in the midst of financial uncertainty and see if God doesn’t do the same thing for you.

Give thanks for the things God has already given you. We spend way too much energy focused on what we don’t have, instead of being thankful for what we do have. Make a list of all the things you have and see if God doesn’t strengthen your faith and resolve.

I pray that God will provide all that you need and He will get the glory and honor through your life in 2010.