Sue Chacko has been a dear blogging friend of mine since I started Free Indeed. To close out the Sunshine and Scripture Tour I’m so thankful to have Sue here to impart encouragement about trusting God with our money! Her confidence in the Lord is contagious and I pray these eye-opening verses bless your heart as they have mine.
As my family experiences its own season of need while my husband attends seminary, I too can attest to the faithfulness of God to provide just enough through unexpected blessings and the fruits of our labor. As we wisely steward our budgets and pursue God’s Kingdom above all He is endlessly gracious in giving us our daily bread.
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When I became a stay at home mom a year ago, I gave up a six figure job. Many people thought I was crazy, especially considering the fact I have a Doctorate Degree.
Many said I should think hard and long about the decision to stay home, as I still had a lot of debt from my 6 years of pharmacy school. Also at the time I quit, we just bought a new minivan, had my eldest son in private preschool, and of course had all the dreaded utility bills to pay each month.
How would my husband and I be able to afford raising three boys in the greater New York area on one income?
I recall when I was younger, my mom would always say the words “God will provide” anytime she saw a roadblock in our household finances.
Whether it was to pay off my college bills, or wedding costs, she firmly believed those simple three words: God will provide. Now I too have found myself boldly repeating these three words.
My husband and I have been seeking the Lord to provide for our financial needs, and also to be a source of peace when it came to money matters. God has absolutely provided that peace and given us contentment in what we have!
We are able to afford paying my college loans, our utility bills, and for our new car. Even with one income, we generously give to our local church, to the poor, and to the many missionaries around the world, and WE LACK NOT. He has provided enough so we can use it for ourselves, and still give to His people.
I want to encourage you to have confidence in the Lord, and know that He will provide for you, just enough of what you need.
There are several verses that come to mind to calm an anxious heart when it comes to finances. Do not let your heart or mind think you DON’T HAVE ENOUGH. I want you to firmly believe that God will provide.
Here are several scriptures to meditate on as you pray over your financial situation:
Ask the Lord to be the source of all your needs. Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) – “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Ask the Lord to calm your restless heart regarding your finances. Luke 12:29-31(NKJV) – “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Ask the Lord to give strength to the breadwinner of your home. Proverbs 14:23 (NIV) – “All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Ask the Lord to relieve you of financial debt, by enabling you to pay back what you owe. Psalm 37:21-24 (NIV) –
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; 22those theLordblesses will inherit the land, but those he curseswill be destroyed.
23TheLordmakes firm the steps of the one who delightsin him; 24though he may stumble, he will not fall, for theLordupholdshim with his hand.”
Ask the Lord to allow you to give more to those who are less fortunate. Acts 20:35 (NKJV) – “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Ask the Lord to change the attitude of your heart, to be more content in what you already have. Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV) – “Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circ*mstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circ*mstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
I hope these verses guide you to pray over the financial situation in your home. And I pray He WILL PROVIDE at the right time and season of your life.
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About the Author
Sue Chacko is a wife of 10 years, a mom of three, and has her doctorate degree in pharmacy.
She writes in her spare time. She loves to encourage Christian women, wives, and moms to find joy, and strength in marriage, motherhood, and everyday life by seeking God first.
Matthew 6:33. In Matthew 6, we're reminded to “seek the Kingdom of God above all else and live righteously, and he will give you all that you need.” Notice Jesus doesn't say he will give you everything you want. God will give you everything you need.
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.
"Dear God, I pray for a breakthrough in my financial situation.Please open doors and create opportunities for me to increase my income and achieve financial freedom."
Gracious God, We know that your love is infinite and that you care about all areas of our life. In this time of economic insecurity, help us to trust that all of our security is in you. Keep us mindful that you always have and always will provide for our needs.
Lord, help me to trust in your promises and rely on your provision. I choose to lay down my worries and anxieties at your feet and believe that you are in control of my financial situation. Please give me wisdom to make good decisions with my finances and guide me as I manage my resources.
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.
Proverbs 10:22: The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. 2 Corinthians 9:8: And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
Please guide me and change me, oh God. Please give me Your heart for others and the world around me. Each and every day, help me to see, through Your eyes, the truth of what is, what has been and what will one day come. In the name of Your son Jesus I pray, Amen.
Psalm 23, often referred to as the Shepherd's Psalm, is a well-known passage from the Bible. It's a Psalm of comfort and reassurance, expressing trust in God's guidance and provision. While it's traditionally associated with spiritual comfort, its application can extend to financial matters as well.
Proverbs 28:20 (NKJV) says, “He who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” Instead, follow the biblical plan for building wealth. Make a budget and stick to it. Live on less than you make.
O Saint Matthew, former tax collector and patron saint of financial matters, I humbly come before you, seeking your intercession as I struggle with my finances. I ask for your guidance in managing my resources wisely, and for the grace to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ's provision for my needs.
Help me to harvest much, be satisfied with what I have, and not put my money in credit card debt or any other debt that I can not truly afford, for that is putting my money in a purse with holes in it. Help me to have the marvelous freedom that comes from not craving things and not trying to impress others.
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.
“Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.” In Psalm 118:25, the plea for prosperity is explicit. It's an example of direct communication with God regarding your financial struggles.
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