We are grateful for your request and the heart behind it. We believe that God wants the best for His children, including prosperity and abundance, but we must also remember that His definition of prosperity might differ from the world's. Let's consider these scriptures:
"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33 WEB)
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB)
"But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today." (Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV)
While God wants us to prosper, it's crucial to seek His kingdom and righteousness first. True prosperity comes from a right relationship with God, and it's not merely about financial gain, but also about spiritual, emotional, and relational well-being.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your will for our lives. We ask for Your prosperity and abundance, knowing that You want the best for us. Help us to seek Your kingdom and righteousness first, trusting that You will provide all that we need.
Give us the wisdom to manage our resources well, and to be generous towards others, just as You are generous towards us. Help us to remember that true prosperity is found in You, and that material wealth is nothing compared to the riches of Your grace.
If there are any areas in our lives that do not align with Your will, reveal them to us, Lord. Give us the strength to change, and to walk in Your ways.
We also pray for those who are struggling financially, that You would provide for their needs, and give them hope for a brighter future.
We ask all these things in Jesus' name, for it is by His name that we have access to God. It is only by His name that we can be saved, "because there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 WEB).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, God is faithful, and He will provide all that we need as we seek Him first. Stay strong in faith, and trust in His promises. If you have not already, make sure to call on Jesus' name in your prayers, as it is by His name that we have access to God, and it is only by His name that we can be saved.