Bible Verses & Prayers for Financial Blessings
Prayers for financial breakthrough should be something everyone is acquainted with. The fact is: we need money to survive. And at times we face financial challenges, needing a bit more money than we have access to.
We’ve all been down on our knees, hoping for divine intervention and wishing for some extra cash to show up. Seeking God for a financial miracle is totally normal and acceptable! That’s who we turn to in our times of need.
There are a few things we need to remember when it comes to praying for a financial increase. Firstly, God is our provider. I pray for God to bless me with financial success every day. And He has opened doors that I never thought possible.
As a matter of fact, seeking God for his supernatural favor over our life, good health, happiness, relationships and finances is what we should be doing.
However, we need to be mindful that there is a right way and a “not so right way” of doing things. God is a God of order! We need to know what God expects from us, when seeking Him in difficult times.
How do we ask? Is there an appropriate technique that we must follow? Additionally, when it specially comes down to prayers for wealth; we’re all aware that God and money can be a controversial subject.
Should we love money? Should we hate money? How do we manage it? Is wanting money a good thing or a bad thing? How do we prosper financially without being susceptible to greed?
Let’s examine exactly what the bible says about money, prayers for money, dealing with financial struggles, so we can understand how to turn to God with prayers for financial help.
Only when we understand God’s stance, we can align our hearts and prayers suitably.
Prayers for Financial Breakthrough with Bible Verses
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY PRAY FOR MONEY
There are a few basic rules with regards to prayers for financial help and seeking God for assistance with money on the whole. These are:
1. Aligning our hearts with what the bible says.
2. Knowing the specifics of what we want from God.
3. Formulating and delivering a sincere, powerful prayer.
4. Trusting in God, persisting and believing in His faithfulness.
Before learning how to pray and knowing exactly what to say (Step 3 above), we need to know what God expects from us (Step 1 above). And we need to figure out exactly what we want help with (Step 2), since finance is a big, vague topic.
Only after covering the first two steps would we be able to get to the actual prayers for financial breakthrough. Let’s discuss the steps so that we can prepare the most appropriate prayer for your situation.
STEP 1: Understanding what the bible says about God and Money
As far as praying for money, specifically, we need to understand God’s position and instructions on the matter. And we need to be aligned with this, if our prayers are to be successful.
The fact is, Christianity is about actually building a relationship with God. Only when we follow His teachings and work hand in hand with Him, we’d see the benefits. This is critical for God-given financial prosperity!
There is no emotionless chant or casual mumbling of words that can substitute for an actual connection with God! A prayer cannot be something passive and rehearsed!
Let’s see what the bible says about money. This way we can remain compliant with what God expects from us, and exercise maturity as Christians, in order to pray appropriately and effectively.
21+ SCRIPTURES TO AID PRAYERS FOR FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH
What does the bible say about money and prayers for wealth? Here we go!
God is Our Financial Provider
God takes care of His people! He is our provider, satisfier of all our needs, including our financial needs, and He rewards us with extra.
1. Philippians 4:19
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
2. Psalm 78:24-25
“and He rained down on them manna to eat and gave them the grain of heaven. Man ate of the bread of the angels; He sent them food in abundance.”
God Uses our Finances to Test our Faith
God sometimes tests our obedience and commitment to Him by manipulating our finances. He tests us to build our character and to ensure that we maintain our trust in Him.
3. Exodus 16:4
“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they walk in my law or not.”
God Rewards Our Faith
When you give onto God, from the little that you have, He blesses you in return.
4. 2 Corinthians 9:6
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
God is Our Financial Protector
Our faith and trust must be in God. All our blessings come from Him and our financial life is no different. We need to lean on Him, do our part as faithful servants and believe that God will handle the rest.
5. Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first-fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
God Rewards Generosity
We cannot be selfish, only hoping to receive more and more without blessing others, or at the very least: sewing back towards growing the kingdom of God. Our purpose on this earth is to reach others and to win souls for Christ, regardless of our financial status.
Give and you will receive!
6. 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
God Uses Our Finances to Plan our Future
Money is a blessing of the Lord, and it is used to determine whether we can handle further blessings from God. We are expected to use our finances to not only take care of ourselves, but to take care of others as well. This means being a blessing, whenever we can, in order to inspire others to follow Jesus Christ.
7. Luke 6:38
“give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
God Uses Our Finances to Evaluate Our Heart and Mind
If you want a financial breakthrough, maybe you need to be the breakthrough for someone else first. We cannot be praying for a financial miracle and for wonders to unfold in our lives, while holding on to negative feelings.
It’s a tough ask, but it is what God expects from us.
8. Matthew 6:12
“and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
God Can Restore Lost Finances
In addition to providing new opportunities for growth and financial breakthrough, God can restore anything that was lost. Old connections, lost jobs, failed business ventures, depleted finances or spent income can all be reestablished.
9. Joel 2:25
“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter…”
God Uses Our Financial Situation to Showcase His Might
As Christians, our blessings and successes are a great testimony to the greatness of God. Our triumphs over adversity showcases God’s faithfulness and power. He will replenish what was lost, and multiply what you have, in order to demonstrate His might.
This way, our faith can grow and we can testify of our prosperity through God’s blessings and grace. When we are faithful to God, He is faithful to us.
10. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
God Expects Us to be Generous while Remaining Humble
We need to be charitable but not boastful or attention seeking. No one needs to know that we give to the poor and we should not seek earthly praises for this. Our reward for generosity is in heaven.
11. Matthew 6:2
“Thus, when you give to the needy sound no trumpet before you…”
Resist Un-Godly Urges that can Ruin Finances
Temptations to make foolish financial decisions would be ever present. Resist urges to make poor choices that would deplete your finances and plunge you into further financial difficulties.
12. Matthew 6:13
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”
God Expects Us to Put in the Work
Our Lord God rewards our faithfulness, obedience, wisdom and hard work. We are blessed with the strength and opportunity to work and to earn whatever we desire.
A million dollars would not just appear under your bed. Instead God would open doors for you to work to acquire it.
13. Deuteronomy 8:18
“You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth”
Understand that Money is Not Your Main Priority!
God expects us to put in the work and have faith in Him to take care of the rest. Our finances would be in order once God is the center of our lives. Money and having a fat bank account should never be our main focus in life!
Jesus Christ himself warned us about focusing all our attention on earning worldly wealth. Whilst earning money is important, it should never be our primary focus.
14. Luke 12:34
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
15. Matthew 6:19
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”
16. Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
Put Your Trust in God
We must trust in God’s plan for our lives, and by extension our finances. He will take care of us according to His perfect plan.
17. Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow…”
God Listens to Us
Pray and let your desires be known to God. He is our comforter and provider.
18. Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you.”
God Expects us to be Contented
There is nothing wrong with having ambition and working hard to gather more assets. However, we need to be satisfied with what we are blessed with in the meantime.
19. Hebrews 13:5
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”
Respect the Wealth of Others
Many times we become baffled or disgruntled when other persons acquire wealth before we do. It can be especially demotivating to believers when we see non-Christians prospering financially. We need to resist these negative and envious thoughts.
As Christians, our true reward is in heaven.
20. Psalm 49:16-17
“Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away…”
God’s Timing is Perfect
Remember God has a plan for us and we will be blessed at the right time and according to our best interest.
21. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”
CASE STUDY ON PRAYERS FOR FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH: JACOB’S PROSPERITY
Genesis 30:25-43
Jacob served Laban for 20 years. Laban enjoyed prosperity because of the work of God in Jacob’s life, and despite acknowledging this, tricked Jacob into working way longer than their initial agreement. However, Jacob humbled himself, trusted in God’s plan and continued working, while he grew his family.
When Jacob stated that he was ready to move on, he negotiated some parting wages with his employer. Laban agreed to pay Jacob by giving him all the speckled, black and spotted sheep and goats from the flock.
Right after they made this agreement, Laban decided to swindle Jacob by sending away all of the flock that would have been payable to Jacob.
Jacob never fussed! Instead, through inspiration from God, Jacob prepared sticks at the watering places. When the flocks bred in front of the sticks, they produced speckled, black and spotted offspring. He was also able to breed sturdier livestock than the ones Laban kept.
Jacob served God, kept his calm, put in the work and grew his wealth. Even though his employer tried to con him. Ultimately, Jacob’s riches grew greatly and he became the father of Israel.
What can we learn from Jacob? And how can we adopt his approach when seeking our financial breakthrough?
1. God will use you to bless others, even if their blessings come before yours.
2. The presence of God in your life would be evident to those you interact with it.
3. Trust in God, do your part and He will take care of the rest.
4. Be patient.
5. Work hard, earn your own and your blessings will be multiplied by God.
6. Things may not always go smoothly.
7. We must seek God for financial wisdom.
8. Serve God and follow His guidance.
9. God works miracles.
10. God always has a plan for you.
STEP 2: DETERMINE WHAT IS YOUR FINANCIAL PRAYER
Now that we understand exactly how our hearts need to be aligned, when offering a prosperity prayer to God, we need to know what we really want.
We need to know what we truly desire, so that we can effectively present it to God. What do you want from God? How do you want your financial breakthrough to present itself?
We know that God expects us to work and we need to be in a position, mentally, emotionally and spiritually to receive our blessing. But what are you seeking? What are you praying for?
These are some prayer options that you can review as you probably didn’t give it much thought before:
21 Prayers for Financial Breakthrough
1. Prayer for immediate relief from financial stress.
2. Prayer for improved long term financial situation.
3. Prayer for financial stability.
4. Prayer for financial freedom.
5. Prayer for wisdom with finances.
6. Prayer for guidance with financial investments.
7. Prayer for a new job.
8. Prayer for a promotion.
9. Prayer for a pay raise.
10. Prayer to open doors of opportunity.
11. Prayer for financial discipline.
12. Prayer for an improved attitude towards money.
13. Prayer for help to pay off debt.
14. Prayer to deal with credit cards.
15. Prayer for improved debt management skills.
16. Prayer for the anointing with managing a successful business.
17. Prayer for financial security.
18. Prayer for restoration.
19. Prayer for financial abundance.
20. Prayer for guidance with giving.
21. Prayer for faith building with regards to God’s provision.
For beginners, now learning how to pray, you can simply include the name of your specific prayer request (or requests), from the list above, into the prayer discussed in Step 3.
The list can be quite lengthy and is definitely not limited to these. You just need to know exactly what you want, so you can sincerely present your request to God.
For example, when I graduated from college, my prayer was to obtain stable employment with a large company. I persisted with my praying and faith. When the time was right, I was granted this desire.
However, now my prayers are more in line with requesting support from God for business decisions, investments and money management.
We need to know what we want and when we want it, so that we can make it known to God! Just so you know, your request could be a merger of all the above and more.
As long as your heart is in sync with God’s requirements, and you understand what is required of you, you can pursue accordingly.
STEP 3: HOW TO PRAY AN EFFECTIVE PRAYER FOR FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH
We already discussed the foundation of prayers for financial help. Now it’s time for action! Let’s learn how to formulate and deliver a sincere, powerful prayer.
In order to pray, seeking God for financial assistance, we need to structure our prayer as follows:
1. Recognize God as your provider.
2. Seek God through our Lord Jesus Christ, His son.
3. Thank Him.
4. Praise Him.
5. Ask for forgiveness.
6. Come against any works of the enemy or generational curses in the name of Jesus.
7. Praise God some more.
8. Seek God for knowledge and guidance.
9. State your desires. Be specific if you wish to be specific.
10. Support your request with God’s word.
11. Conclude your prayer in Jesus’ name.
12. Claim your requests in faith.
I cannot stress this enough: Your prayer should not be rehearsed and just regurgitated constantly! Even though you may be saying mostly the same things whenever you pray, it is of utmost importance that it comes from your heart.
God knows your heart and sincerity is the key to powerful prayers!
Prayer for Financial Breakthrough: Let’s Pray!
If you haven’t yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, please start with The Sinner’s Prayer. God hears the voice of His children, and this prayer places you into that category. By being a child of God, you would then be able to make requests to Him.
This is the single, most powerful prayer you’d ever offer in your life, and it’s the start of an amazing new chapter in your life.
If you have already accepted Christ, you can skip ahead. If not, from your heart and in full concentration towards God, please deliver the sinner’s prayer as follows:
Continuing on, with full reverence and devotion to God, you can offer up the following prayer. Adapt it to suit any specific financial breakthrough requests that you have:
Dear heavenly father,
I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and savior. You are the Lord my God, my provider, my peace, my comfort and satisfier of all my needs.
Thank you Lord almighty, for all that you have done and continue to do in my life. All honor and glory belongs to you. I pray o Lord and ask that you forgive me of my sins, cover me under the blood of Jesus and build a hedge around me with your angels. Keep me safe and protected from evil.
I come against any evil works against me or my family in the name of Jesus. I break any generational curse or negativity set against me in Jesus’ mighty name.
You are great oh Lord and worthy of all the praise. I thank you and praise you with everything in me. You are the great I am! You are what I need and what I need you to be, for me! You are the same yesterday, today and forever! The faithful, almighty God of Jacob and David! You are my Lord!
I pray and ask you dear Lord, that you guide my life. Guide my mind, body and all my works. Let your Holy Spirit abide in me and work through me. Let my life be a testimony of your goodness and greatness. Let my successes show that you are Lord above all and souls would be drawn to you.
Give me knowledge and bless me with the spirit of discernment, that I would quickly spot right from wrong and good from evil. Help me to make wise decisions at all times.
Lord I pray and ask you to bless me as I seek *insert your specific financial breakthrough requests here e.g. assistance with debt, help to acquire financial freedom, new job, promotion, etc.(refer to step 2 above for guidance)*.
Grant me the desires of my heart Lord. For as you said in your word “Ask, and it will be given”. You are my Lord God, my father in heaven, my protector and my provider!
All my requests, I receive in the name of Jesus! Thank you Lord!
Amen!
Additional Powerful Scriptures to Accompany Prayers for Financial Blessings
1 Timothy 6:6-10
“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.”
Psalm 37:4
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Psalm 126:5
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!”
Malachi 3:10
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven (floodgates of heaven) for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.”
Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good work and give glory to your father who is in heaven”
Prayers for Financial Help: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: What is the Be a Good Steward of Your Money Scripture?
Being a good steward of money means being financially wise and properly managing all the resources that God has given you. There are several scriptures that discuss financial stewardship but the main one is “The Parable of the Talents” (Matthew 25:14-30).
Whereas we are urged to work hard to multiply what God has given to us, we must also always acknowledge that everything comes from God (1 Corinthians 4:7), whilst guarding ourselves against greed (Luke 12:15).
FAQ: How to Structure a 2 Minute Prayer for Money Blessing?
When praying for financial assistance, we must be in compliance with God’s expectations of us and know what aspect of our finances we want assistance with. We can then seek God sincerely, through Jesus Christ, asking for forgiveness, praising Him and then stating our requests.
We must conclude in Jesus’ name and have faith afterwards.
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Final Thoughts on Prayers for Financial Help
There shouldn’t be any stigma against praying for money. God is our provider and money is a basic need. Now you have a step by step approach on exactly how to compile an effective prayer when seeking God for financial assistance.
You just need to do it right, according to God’s expectations! This post should definitely clear any misconceptions and get you headed towards your financial breakthrough.
Do you have any other advice with regards to God and money? How have you gone about asking God for financial assistance in the past? Any additional bible verses that you think are worth mentioning? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
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21+ Prayers for Financial Breakthrough with Bible Verses
