A big part of being strong financially is that you know where you are weak and take action to make sure you don't fall prey to the weakness. And we ALL are weak
A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.
Wealth comes from hard work but not because of hard work. Wealth comes because of God. Everything is His.
As you will it, so shall it be.
You've got to tell your money what to do or it will leave.
Being willing to delay pleasure for a greater result is a sign of maturity.