Single Struggles: Big Purchase, Big Decision
Big Purchase, Big Decision
For single adults, financial decisions often feel like something you have to do on your own. Sure, you have friends and family to help. But friends and family are not always the wisest counsel when it comes to large purchases.
Who do you trust when you have to make a tough choice?
Do you go with Internet reviews? The article about Top Ten Cars? The brother-in-law who is a mechanic?
Mortgage websites can provide information but you can also find conflicting information about the choices when buying a house. Some say choose a fixed rate, some say a variable. And, let’s not even start a discussion on reverse mortgages.
Your singles group at church can certainly show support with prayer and bouncing off of ideas. There may even be wise singles in the group with a financial career. Maybe someone who recently spent a large sum of money on the very item you are considering. Connect with that individual and seek advice.
Collect the information to make a wise decision but don’t move forward without seeking the wisest Counselor we have.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (NAS)
While doing your research, pray about whether God has the specific purchase in His plan for your life. Trust in Him to open doors that lead to making that large purchase or close doors that require a waiting period.
