Don’t just pray o! This caption is for anyone struggling with their finances… Gratitude and prayers of gratitude for God’s blessings without financial structure is like pouring water into a basket. You’re acknowledging God’s blessings, but because there’s no container (discipline, systems, boundaries), nothing stays. That’s why you can’t save a penny despite being blessed. What’s the cause of this scarcity that we pray a lot about. 1. As soon as money enters, it leaves, because your spending expands to match your income. 2. We mostly don’t have an automated ways to capture wealth (savings/investments before spending). 3. You see yourself as “blessed but broke” rather than “blessed and building wealth.” Your self-talk reinforces the reality you hate. Let me challenge you going into August. • Rule of 10%: Every inflow, even ₦1,000, must lose 10% instantly. Lock it in a separate account you can’t touch easily (PiggyVest/Moniepoint vault/ALAT Flex Dollar). • Give it a name, like “Wealth Jar.” It must feel sacred, untouchable. • Automate deductions: If possible, set automatic transfers the moment money drops. Don’t trust willpower😂 • Cap your flexing: Before any spending, set a clear “Flex Budget” for enjoyment. Gratitude is also stewardship—waste dishonors the blessing. This caption is a note to self, and these are sort of important rituals for me going into September. • Replace “I can’t save” with “I’m a disciplined wealth builder stewarding God’s blessings.” Language shapes identity. • Track every inflow/outflow for 30 days. Awareness alone will scare you into order. Drop a “🤞🏾” in the comments if you got here. Ciao! - @lumee_m_