Hypothetically speaking, let’s put our Hope Through Hard Times’ community together in a room. I’m going to ask you to raise your hand if you have a fear of finances. How many do you think would do it? A few? Half of the room? The entire room?

It’s been a wonderful first summer debt free. It’s brought growth, planning, and fun. We’ve gotten into a groove with the new budget and figured out the things we want to put our extra dollars into for the rest of the year. There were many lessons we learned while paying off debt, but one in particular has prominently transferred into this time as well. It’s the lesson of delayed gratification.

You’ve read about our debt free journey this past year and a half. We’ve shared our milestones along the way. We’ve hit road bumps and detours. And then we went silent.

You’ve heard me share on here about the importance of becoming debt free, having a plan, and being financially healthy. We are to be faithful stewards of God’s money. However, I never expected our journey of becoming debt free to be as transformational as it has proven to be.

If you’re working away at paying off debt or saving for something large like a house or car, what keeps you motivated to achieve your goal?