How Tight Can The Belt Go?

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Thursday 11th June 2009
You know the phrase “tightening your belt” well mines going to have to be painfully tight. I've created my budget based on what Jobseekers Allowance I'll (hopefully) receive. There is no way I can survive on that. I'm left with not much a week to buy food, clothing (ok don't need to buy every week but most of my clothes are too big now), travelling to interviews and socialising. Hmm, what I'm left with is a quarter of what I would have spent on food for 5 days. I'm going to have to find creative ways of doing things.
I'm really not liking this experience at all. I cannot see a way through at the moment. I'm finding it distressing - a great opportunity to pray more.
Thankfully there was Small Group tonight and I shared my budget with them. Kathryn has offered to walk through my budget and see if there's other things that can be done. I really need to do this. I don't think I've ever shared money details with anyone before but I trust her and know if she has any pearls of wisdom she'll share them.
I've been praising God for all the offers of help I've received today – use of a car, meals and for the unexpected gifts that arrived. Lord Jesus, You are so amazing the way you provide when all else seems hopeless. Thank You.