Some folks question whether it's okay to ask God for financial help. So first off, let's dispel the notion that God doesn't care about your money or that it's wrong to pray about your finances. Nothing in the Bible says that. If it's important to you, it's important to God.
You are the God who provides all my needs according to your riches in Glory. I come to You as I am struggling financially, asking for your provision. Remove my fear, doubt, and unbelief. Fill me with Your peace and confidence in the promise of your care for me in time of need.
God is a good Father who gives good gifts, including our money (Matthew 7:11). Since our money is a gift from God (1 Chronicles 29:11--12), it is right that we ask Him to help us steward it well (James 1:5).
The Bible says ``Give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.'' We should give, especially to those really in need.
It's absolutely okay to ask God for a miracle. The Bible makes it clear that in “every situation” that we can ask God “with thanksgiving” and he will provide for our needs (Philippians 4:5-7).
Turning to Bible verses for financial struggles can be incredibly helpful. Verses such as Philippians 4:19, which states, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus,” are a reminder that God is a faithful provider.
God's plan seems to be that we have some needs so that we can develop our faith in Him. It is vital for us to view potential future financial needs as opportunities to exercise and develop our faith. No Christian can truly serve God and live in fear of financial loss.
Obedience is the key to receiving from God. If we'll learn to hear God's voice and obey Him in the area of our personal finances, it will open the door to further blessings in our own lives and will pave the way for Him to use us in greater ways to bless mankind.
I bring the stress and worry I have about financial difficulties in my life and surrender it entirely to You. Lord, help me to depend on you entirely in my time of need. Give me the grace to trust that you know what is best for my soul and that you carry me through any and all sufferings.
Psalms 8:3-4 (NIV). (6) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV).
I pray to you as I am desperate for help. I need to know that you care, that you love me, be my refuge from pain, replacing my distress with peace, and be my strength when I feel weak and find it hard to carry on.
Throughout the Bible, we find powerful promises of God's provision and encouragement to trust Him with our needs. From verses about prosperity to prayers for financial security, Scripture reminds us that God cares deeply about every aspect of our lives, including our finances.
Even though asking for help doesn't automatically equate to failure, the fact is that we do fail, and we are weak. We are needy. Though it can be painful for us to acknowledge, God never shames us for admitting this truth. God's desire in Scripture is that we would cry out to him and turn to him.
Many churches have benevolence funds to help people (primarily members) get through a financial rough patch. But many folks who readily support their church having a benevolence fund would find it difficult to ask for help from it.
Father, I confess you are a very present help in trouble, and you are more than enough. I confess, God, that you are able to make all grace – every favor and earthly blessing – come to me in abundance, so that I am always, and in all circumstances, furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation.
Father, I present my finances before You, and I pray for a financial miracle—an increase in wealth and a decrease in losses. I desire to let go of the stress and depression that a lack of money has caused me. Amen.”
God's blessing of wealth is usually obtained by great wisdom and responsibility and through discipline, hard work, saving, investing, and seeking God's will. Occasional, Biblical wealth is obtained suddenly by a great blessing such as an inheritance, oil and gas discovery or great invention.
God cares about your daily necessities of life... food, clothing, shelter. He promises to provide these and add many other blessings, if you will pray and ask Him “as you also” follow Him with your life.
A large amount of debt, a job loss or overtime reduction, medical bills, or simply being irresponsible with your spending could cause undue financial stress. We call each of these instances a financial crisis.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you hope and a future.” Matthew 7:7-8 (ESV) – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
A reputable credit counseling organization can give you advice on managing your money and debts, help you develop a budget, offer you free educational materials and workshops, and help you make a plan to repay your debt.
Luke 6:20–21 (NIV)
Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.”