Tomorrow my husband and I are going to be schooled. Together. In the same class. Woah and AHHHHH!! Let me add that it is a nine week financial class and already, before it even begins, I think I must be losing what’s left of my mind. Me, the one all about peace, tranquility, the eternal optimist, now questioning why I would put myself through such agony. I mean, really!
I keep repeating, “We will stay married, we will stay married”, after all, we’ve raised two girls, wallpapered an old farm-house with uneven walls, painted when we didn’t agree on the color, built a house, shopped for a swimsuit and something other than camo, compromised on how many deer head were too many (I lost that debate), and we’ve come out on top. Amazing – thank you, Lord. But not once, in thirty-five years, have we sat in a classroom as a couple, and we choose (well, actually I chose) for our first one to be all about our financial junk – the good, the bad, the ugly – again, what is going on upstairs?
It isn’t lost on me, because hind sight is a beautiful thing, this class should have been a prerequisite before or early on in marriage. But no, we flew by the seat of our pants, and in so doing, hit most every bump in the road. You know the phrase written on your side view mirrors, “objects are closer than they appear”?, well, that would be retirement. Long story short, we need to get our financial ducks in a row. So, off we go to FPU – Financial Peace University. Let the games begin!
But what if FPU ends up standing for Future Prognosis Ugly, or Unknown, or Undecided? Then what? Well, I have a plan for that, too, and it is the peace that passes ALL understanding –
Jeremiah 29:11
I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
Psalm 23:1
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
Matthew 6:25-27
…do not be anxious about your life…which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness.
Psalm 27:1, 13
The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
On second thought, the future looks bright:) Better grab my shades.
Then Came Joy 
The Bible tells us to be wise stewards and I believe God will bless you and your husband for striving to make the most out of what He’s given you. Sound financial management is an invaluable skill to have. If you want any additional ideas on things like saving for retirement, please feel free to check out my blog on money management: http://lessonsinpersonalfinance.com/.
God bless and have fun in class!