We like to talk about resolutions when it comes to the New Year. As a 25-year-old, I still have a lot to work on when it comes to balancing my life and handling my flaws.
I remember I would tell myself every year that I wanted to be debt-free from my credit cards. I would be motivated but then fall back due to my ability to spend the money I have built in my credit cards. I also have a few subscriptions and leases that I currently have that don’t help my case here.
Honestly, if I can pay off all my debt I can get a small apartment here in California. But because it’s getting too expensive it’s common for people to have a second job to accommodate living situations.
So part of how I am finally going to accomplish this resolution is to get an additional part-time job as I currently have a full-time job that pays decent but because I live above my means it’s difficult.
I’m right now in the process of maybe getting this additional part-time job which will negotiate how to work out my schedules as I work, have full-time work-study, and school.
With my responsibilities, I have been trusted with much. Here’s a verse that has been in my mind while going through my Bible plan.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 NIV
I believe that if you are honest, trustworthy, punctual, and can establish boundaries on many things. There will be a lot of responsibilities that can be trusted for you to be able to have in your life. I might as well do as much as I can before I get married since marriage itself is a huge responsibility to care for your partner.
This part-time I believe is temporary unless I officially have a living wage ministry position. In the meantime, I think it’s wise to handle my finances first before I start worrying about churches.
My Faith Journey 