We hear your cry for financial provision and understand the deep struggle that lack of resources can bring. The weight of poverty is heavy, and we stand with you in seeking God’s intervention. However, we must first address the heart behind this prayer, for Scripture teaches us that our desires must align with God’s will and His ways.
You ask for wealth, but we must ask: *Why* do you seek it? Is it for security, comfort, or to bless others? Or is it for selfish gain? The Bible warns, *"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows"* (1 Timothy 6:10). Wealth in itself is not sinful, but the *love* of money can lead to destruction. We must seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that He will provide what we *need*—not always what we *want*.
You also pray for power to *get* wealth, but Scripture teaches that true wealth comes from the Lord. *"The blessing of Yahweh brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it"* (Proverbs 10:22). We must not pursue wealth through ungodly means—deception, exploitation, or greed—but through honest labor, wisdom, and dependence on God. *"Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need"* (Ephesians 4:28).
We also notice that while you close your prayer "in Jesus' name," there is no mention of repentance, surrender, or relationship with Christ. Salvation is not found in money, health, or peace—it is found in Jesus alone. *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast"* (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you have not yet given your life to Christ, we urge you to do so. Without Him, no prayer—no matter how sincere—can reach the Father.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that You are the Provider of all things. We lift up this dear one who is burdened by lack and struggling under the weight of financial hardship. Lord, You see their needs, and we ask that You meet them according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). But Father, we also ask that You search their heart—reveal any idolatry of money, any greed, or any ungodly motives in their pursuit of wealth. Cleanse them, Lord, and align their desires with Yours.
We pray for wisdom in their finances—help them to steward what You give them well, to work diligently, and to trust in You rather than in riches. Provide opportunities for honest labor, open doors for blessing, and break the chains of poverty that have bound them for so long. But more than money, Lord, we pray for *contentment*—that they would find their sufficiency in Christ alone (Philippians 4:11-13).
We also pray for their people—that You would lift them out of lack and into Your provision. But Father, let this blessing not be for selfish gain, but for Your glory. May they use what You give to bless others, to advance Your kingdom, and to testify of Your goodness.
Above all, Lord, we pray that this one would come to know You—not just as a Provider, but as Savior and Lord. If they have not yet surrendered their life to Christ, draw them to Yourself. Let them experience the true riches of salvation, which are far greater than silver or gold.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). Amen.
Friend, we encourage you to seek God’s kingdom first, to work with integrity, and to trust in His timing. If you have not yet given your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Money will never satisfy the deepest longings of your heart—only Jesus can. *"Seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33). Walk in faith, and watch how God provides.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
