Prayer about Finances
Introduction
Prayer is a powerful tool that God has given us to communicate with Him. It’s one of the most intimate ways we can connect with our Creator, expressing our deepest desires, fears, questions, and challenges. Prayer can bring healing, provide guidance, promote peace, and strengthen our faith. It is a weapon against the trials we experience in our lives, including our financial problems. A focused prayer about our finances allows us to surrender our worries and fears to God, and have faith in His plan for our economic well-being.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You today with a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with faith in Your promises. I thank You for all the blessings You have bestowed upon me, seen and unseen, and for Your continuous grace and favor in my life.
I submit my financial situation to You. I’m dealing with overwhelming financial pressures and I need Your divine intervention. I believe that You are the provider of all my needs, and I trust that You will supply all my needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
I humbly ask that You guide me in my financial decisions and help me be a good steward of the resources You have given me. Please provide me with wisdom to budget wisely, spend responsibly, and give generously. Open doors of opportunities for increased income and help me to recognize them.
Help me, Oh Lord, to resist the temptiness of covetousness, for Your Word reminds me that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. Rather, help me to pursue Your kingdom first, and all these things, including financial stability, shall be added unto me.
I pray all this in the mighty name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.
Conclusion
Praying earnestly about our finances is an assertive way of declaring our reliance on God to cater for us in all areas, including our financial well-being. It’s a reassurance that God cares about every aspect of our lives and He’s willing to step into our financial situation to relieve stress and burdens. As we continue to abide in prayers, let’s remember to remain faithful in practice, obedient in action, and reverent in worship.
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Journal Prompts about Finances
1. Reflect on the biblical passage, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10). How have you seen this play out in your own finances or those of others?
2. In Proverbs 13:11, it says “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” How do you incorporate hard work and patience into your financial journey, instead of quick wealth accumulation schemes?
3. Think about the story of the widow’s offering in Mark 12:41-44. How does this challenge your perspective on giving and generosity, irrespective of your financial condition?
4. Matthew 6:24 says, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” How can you ensure you’re serving God and not being controlled by your finances?
5. In Proverbs 22:7, it says, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” Reflect on your current financial circumstances, how does it relate to this verse? What steps can you take to free yourself from any financial enslavement?
6. Ecclesiastes 5:10 teaches us that, “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.” How has desire for money impacted your satisfaction level in life? How can you shift your satisfaction from monetary gain to spiritual fulfillment?
7. Review the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30, where each servant was given talents according to their abilities. Reflect on the ‘talents’ or resources God has entrusted to you. How are you employing them for kingdom purposes?
8. Philippians 4:19: “But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Write about a time when you saw God provide for your financial needs in an unexpected way. How did this experience impact your trust in God’s provision?
