What happens when the financial ground beneath your feet suddenly shifts? When paychecks stop coming and insurance unexpectedly terminates? For Ashley Chagnon and her husband Pax, this wasn't a hypothetical scenario but a lived reality that transformed their understanding of God's provision.
Ashley takes us on a compelling journey through their financial awakening, from the early days of marriage when they prioritized furniture payments over tithing to the profound shift that occurred when they began viewing their resources as God's, not their own. Her candid admission that "it took me a long time to accept that the money that came into my life was not my money" resonates with anyone who has struggled to surrender control in this sensitive area.
The heart of this conversation centers on a particularly challenging season when Pax's employer suddenly closed doors, leaving them with an 18-month-old daughter and rapidly dwindling resources. Rather than succumbing to panic, they leaned into practices they had learned through Financial Peace University, holding regular "financial summits" and bringing their seemingly impossible budget before God in prayer. Month after month, unexpected provision arrived just in time, confirming the promise that when we test God in our giving, He truly does "pour out a blessing you cannot contain."
Beyond finances, Ashley shares wisdom gained through raising three children while navigating career transitions, including stepping away from her legal career for ten years to focus on motherhood. Her description of early morning devotions in a tiny closet, where she encountered God's personal love through studying Song of Solomon, offers a beautiful picture of how intimate relationship with Christ becomes the foundation for all other decisions.
Whether you're facing financial uncertainty, weighing career and family priorities, or simply seeking a deeper connection with God, Ashley's parting wisdom resonates: dependence on God is not weakness but freedom. "He will give you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him." Join our community at easesgreenhouse.com and discover how surrendering control transforms every aspect of life.

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