Getting Your Financial House in Order
- Andrea Rose-Butler
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
Welcome back! We’ve spent the past few weeks taking an honest look at our financial lives—and this blog serves as your recap and roadmap for genuine transformation. Getting your financial house in order is more than tracking dollars; it’s about healing, mindset, and stewardship. So, let’s dive in.
Week 1: What Is Your Money Story?
Your money story is the narrative you tell yourself about money—your thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and experiences that shape how you engage with it.
Where did it come from? Most of us inherited our money beliefs from:
Caregivers
Culture & religion
Gender norms
Social media & peers
Generational patterns
Some common stories include:
“Money is power.”
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
“Money can’t buy happiness.”
“When you have your own money, you can ______.”
These beliefs affect everything—from how we save, spend, and invest, to our career choices, time management, and ability to rest. Have you ever stayed in a job you hated because of fear? Or skipped vacation because you thought you couldn’t afford time off? That’s your money story talking.
As Coco Chanel said, “There are people who have money and there are people who are rich.”
Week 2: Money Mindset – Scarcity vs. Abundance
A scarcity mindset says:
“There’s never enough.”
“If I give, I’ll lack.”
“I’m always one crisis away from being broke.”
This mindset leads to anxiety, fear, and hoarding. It makes generosity hard, savings difficult, and keeps us stuck.
An abundance mindset believes:
“There’s more than enough.”
“Opportunities are everywhere.”
“I will always have what I need.”
This mindset fosters peace, intentional saving, generosity, and personal growth. It’s not about pretending to be wealthy—it’s about aligning with God’s truth that He is our source.
Tips to build an abundant mindset:
Start small savings (I began with $5 per pay period for me and my kids)
Practice generosity
Use free learning tools: Coursera, MOBI, USF, your local library.
Budget, pay off debt, automate finances
Be faithful over the little (Luke 16:10)
Week 3: Generational Money Stories – Break or Repeat?
Consider this: Have you ever followed a tradition without knowing its origin? Like cutting the ends off a ham because Grandma did?
Money stories work the same. We inherit habits, fears, and behaviors without understanding the root. It’s time to:
Reflect on your family’s financial habits.
Have honest conversations with parents and children.
Identify limiting beliefs and intentionally rewrite them
When old beliefs creep in, try this:
STOP the negative narrative
THINK – Why do I believe this?
CHANGE – Speak life and abundance over your finances
PRACTICE – Choose gratitude and intentionality daily
Week 4: Is Your Bag Secure?
Securing the bag isn’t just about income—it’s about stability, sustainability, and stewardship.
Audit your financial house:
Are you tracking where your money is going?
Are your finances organized or chaotic?
Do you have a financial plan?
Utilize free apps, such as your banking app, to monitor your spending. Set up an emergency fund. Get on a budget (remember, it’s not bondage—it’s FREEDOM).
Start small, stay consistent.
Budget and track your money
Save with intention
Automate your bills and savings.
Begin tackling debt, because debt is a form of bondage.
Proverbs 22:7 says, “The borrower is slave to the lender.” So, let’s break free.
Final Thought: Is Your Bag Truly Secure?
Getting your financial house in order isn’t about perfection—it’s about having the right intention. You can’t build a future on a shaky foundation. So, ask yourself:
Is my bag secure?
If not—no shame, no shade. This is your invitation to reset, refocus, and restart.
Start with one step. Make a plan. Review your spending. Seek help if you need it.
Proverbs 21:5 reminds us, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.”
You’ve got this, sis. Let’s build wisely and build freely.
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