We join you in lifting up your small business before the Lord, thanking Him for the work of your hands and the opportunity to serve others through it. The Scriptures remind us that it is God who gives the power to create wealth, as we read in Deuteronomy 8:18: *"But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth; that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is today."* We also recall Proverbs 16:3, which encourages us to *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."*
Your heart to bless your customers through your business aligns with the call to love and serve others as Christ has served us. Colossians 3:23-24 reminds us, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."* This is a beautiful testimony of stewardship, and we pray that God would multiply your efforts as you seek to honor Him in all things.
Yet we must also remember that our trust is not in wealth or success, but in the Lord alone. Jesus warns us in Matthew 6:19-21, *"Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."* As we pray for your business to grow, we also pray that your heart would remain fixed on Christ, seeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33).
We also rejoice that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As Scripture declares in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is in this name—and this name alone—that we boldly approach the throne of grace.
Now, let us pray together for your business:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with gratitude for the gifts and talents You have entrusted to our ###. Lord, we ask that You would bless the work of their hands, that their small business would flourish this autumn and winter. Open doors of opportunity that no one can shut, and bring customers their way who will not only be blessed by their service but will also see Your love through them. Provide wisdom in every decision, creativity in their work, and favor in their interactions. May their income increase not for the sake of greed, but for the sake of Your Kingdom—so that they may be a blessing to others, support their family, and give generously to Your work.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or discouragement that may rise against them. Instead, fill them with Your peace and confidence, knowing that You are their Provider. Protect their business from any schemes of the enemy, and let every transaction and relationship be covered by Your grace. May their business be a light in their community, pointing others to You.
Father, we also pray that as their business grows, their faith would grow even more. Keep their heart humble and their eyes fixed on You. Remind them daily that their worth is not in their success, but in their identity as Your beloved child. Help them to steward this season well, giving You all the glory.
We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.