It comes as no surprise that Demi Moore has taken ill. Supposedly it is due to exhaustion even though many think she has not taken care of herself for several years. The problem is that she seems to have refused to take care of what obviously must be taken care of without experiencing visible consequences.
As MTV news reports:
The news of the health scare may not have been too surprising to celebrity watchers who have been closely keeping an eye on the actress in the wake of her split from Ashton Kutcher.They reiterate with the concern of those who have been keeping up with her:
Moore had many fans worried about her health after she appeared thinner than usual at several red-carpet appearances...Whether it is your spiritual health or other issues, there are always warning signs that accompany any lack of care. With our bodies, when we don't take care of ourselves, it can manifest though exhaustion, sleeplessness, or headaches.
However, when it comes to our financial health, we can always point to a single thing...debt. Debt is one of the most telling problems of money and its problems in our lives. It creates the chains that makes us slaves:
The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7 HCSB)Slaves cannot be happy, nor generous. So, debt must be dealt with if we are ever going to become financially healthy and make a difference in our lives, our homes, and for our children and grandchildren. If we are going to be able to impact our world, we must be not only willing but also able to give to God's kingdom's work through His church and ministries.
So, let's begin the process by taking a ride on the debt snowball together. How?
1. Make an E Z budget
2. Save $1000 for emergencies
3. Stop using credit (begin by cutting up your credit cards)
4. Pay down debt smallest to largest.
5. Sell stuff (most need to begin with your expensive car)
6. Get an additional part time job or work some overtime
This is a list you can use, but there are many more nuts and bolts to what can be done in your personal finances. Join us at Oceanside Church this weekend and in our small groups for "I Was Broke. Now I'm Not." www.MyOceansideChurch.com
Removing the Chains,
Pastor Trey Rhodes
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