10 Compelling Prayers for Finances

If you’re struggling with your finances, these comforting & reassuring prayers for money can help you find the peace you seek.

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10 comforting prayers for finances

While reading through these prayer points, make them your own by changing sentences, eliminating words, or adding. Make these prayer requests yours, and as long as they are from your heart, I hope you find them helpful, and a sense of peace will come your way.

One – a prayer for financial help

Dear God, I ask that you take away all of my worries and anxieties about money. I surrender my finances to You, trusting that You will provide for me according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Help me to be content with my progress and trust that good things are in my future.

I pray that You would open doors of opportunity for me to make more money and bless me with a steady income that will cover my basic needs. Help me to find creative ways to increase my resources and be a faithful steward of the resources that You have provided for me.

Give me the strength, courage, and wisdom to lead my family to financial freedom. Help me to make better decisions when it comes to my finances, and trust You for the outcome. In Your precious name, I pray. Amen.

Two – a prayer for financial guidance

I come to You today seeking Your divine guidance and wisdom as I navigate through the murky waters of financial decision-making. I humbly ask that You help me make sound choices that will bring me closer to financial stability and security. Please help me to avoid making impulsive choices that may lead to financial distress.

Thank You, Lord, for Your guidance, provision, and unending love. I trust in You completely and know that You will never leave me nor forsake me. May Your will be done in my life, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.

Three – a prayer for financial anxiety

Lord, You are the source of all wisdom and knowledge, and I trust in You to give me the guidance I need to make the right decisions. I ask that You give me the strength and courage to let go of my fears and anxieties about money and to trust in Your provision for my life.

As I manage my finances, I pray for self-control, discipline, and a heart that is generous and giving. I pray that You will help me to resist the temptations of immediate gratification and to focus on wise, long-term goals. Amen.

Four – a prayer for financial stability

Father, I ask for Your provision of financial stability and abundance in my life. I pray that You will bless me with the resources I need to pay my bills, support my family, and give to those in need. Please open up opportunities for me to increase my income and improve my financial situation.

Above all, I ask that You lead me to a place of financial prosperity so that I can focus on serving You and living out my purpose in this world. Help me to remember that true wealth comes not from earthly possessions but from a life dedicated to serving You and loving others. Amen.

Five – a prayer for a new job

Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you with a heavy heart, seeking your guidance and divine intervention in my search for a new job. You know the struggles I have faced and the disappointments that have come with each rejection. Yet, I know that you are a God of abundance and that you have a plan for my life.

Father, I ask that you open up new doors of opportunity for me and guide me to the right job that aligns with my skills and passions. May you lead me to a workplace where I can make a positive impact and grow both personally and professionally while providing for my family.

Please grant me patience and perseverance during this season of waiting, as I trust your timing and plans for my life. May your will be done, and may I give you all the glory and honor for any breakthroughs and successes that come my way.

In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Six – a prayer for paying off debt

Dear Lord, I come to You burdened by the weight of my debt. I have made choices that have led to this financial difficulty, and I ask for Your forgiveness for any actions or decisions that were not aligned with Your will.

I pray that You would give me the wisdom and guidance to make the right choices and the discipline to stick to a budget and financial plan that will lead me out of debt. Help me to resist any temptations or distractions that may derail my progress and to stay focused on the goal of financial freedom.

I also ask that You bless me with opportunities to increase my income and find creative ways to pay off my debt faster. Please provide me with the resources I need to pay my bills and support my family while also being able to make progress towards my financial goals.

Thank You, Lord, for being my provider and my guide. I trust in Your provision and timing, and I know that with Your help, I can overcome this financial burden and make progress towards a brighter financial future. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Seven – a prayer for giving money responsibly

Father, You have blessed us with abundance and entrusted us to be good stewards of the resources You have given us. As we seek to honor You through our giving, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom to give responsibly and generously.

Help us to discern where our resources can make the greatest impact and to give with a cheerful heart, not out of obligation or guilt. May we be mindful of the needs of others and look for opportunities to serve and give generously to those less fortunate.

We pray that our giving will be used to bring about positive change in the world and that it will be a reflection of Your love and grace. May our giving be an act of worship and a testimony to Your goodness.

Thank You, Lord, for blessing us with the ability to give. May we use it to bring honor and glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Eight – a prayer to provide for your family

Dear Lord, I come to you with a heavy heart, seeking your grace and help to provide for my family. I know that as the provider, it is my responsibility to ensure our needs are met, but sometimes the financial burden seems too great to bear.

Father, I pray that you would grant me the strength and wisdom to manage our finances wisely and make the right decisions that will benefit my family. May you provide me with the opportunities and resources needed to provide for my family’s needs, especially during this uncertain season.

Please bless me with a steady income that will cover our necessities, such as food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare. Help me to be a good steward of the resources that you provide and to prioritize the needs of my family first.

I also ask that you would give me the discernment to differentiate between our needs and wants and the self-control to avoid overspending or being wasteful with our resources.

Thank you, Lord, for the gift of family. May you fill my home with love, joy, and peace amidst any financial challenges we may face. In the precious name of our Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Nine – a prayer for contentment

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your grace and wisdom to find contentment in my life. In a world that constantly tells us to acquire more and achieve greater success, it’s easy to be caught up in the pursuit of material possessions and financial abundance. But, Lord, I know that true contentment can only be found in You.

Help me, Lord, to shift my focus away from the things that are tangible and fleeting and towards the things that are lasting and meaningful. May You remind me of the blessings that surround me each day, the love of my family, the health of my body, the beauty of nature, and the grace of Your salvation.

Grant me the grace to be satisfied with what I have and to avoid the temptation of comparison or envy towards others. Help me to cultivate a heart of gratitude and generosity, to look for ways to bless others, and to use my time, talent, and resources to serve Your kingdom.

Thank You for Your unwavering love and faithfulness towards me. May my heart be filled with contentment, joy, and peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Ten – a prayer of thankfulness and gratitude

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings You have bestowed upon me in my finances. You have provided me with a steady income and resources to meet my needs and even some of my wants. I am humbled by Your provision and trust in Your limitless abundance.

Thank You, Lord, for the financial blessings that have allowed me to meet my daily needs, pay my bills, and have a roof over my head. Thank You for the opportunities You have provided me to earn an income and use my skills and abilities to create wealth.

I also thank You, Lord, for the financial wisdom You have imparted to me, enabling me to make sound decisions when managing my finances. Thank You for teaching me the value of saving and investing and for Your guidance on stewarding my resources to honor You.

May my financial blessings be used to bless others, to serve Your kingdom, and to bring glory to Your name. Help me to be mindful of the needs of others and to look for opportunities to give generously to those in need. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Bible passages that talk about money

The Bible has over 31,102 verses in the New & Old Testaments; some specifically talk about money. There are a lot of passages that deal with money from many different angles.

Let’s go through a few bible verses that support the responsible stewardship of money, planning, saving, and giving, and trusting that the Lord will provide; that he will answer your prayers.

“The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22

“Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” – Proverbs 13:11

“A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” – Proverbs 10:4

“Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.” –Proverbs 21:20

“In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.” Proverbs 14:23

“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” – Proverbs 21:5

“On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.” – Corinthians 16:2

“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Mathew 6:31

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” – Peter 5:6

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” – Romans 13:8

Note: I picked these passages because they support praying for financial wellness, stability, and good stewardship. But I’m sure that there are many passages that discredit this. Remember, the Bible has over 31,000 verses. People find what they are searching for, so if you’re looking for the bad, you will surely find it.

Doesn’t the Bible say that money is bad?

Wait, isn’t praying for money a bad thing?

People have often popularized the idea that The Bible says money is bad. They go off the often quoted verse, Timothy 6:10 – “money is the root of all evil.”

While it does say that, the most important emphasis has been left out. The full verse reads…

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

It’s the love of money, not just “money.” So if you pursue money to the detriment of your faith, kindness, and family, then that’s not so good.

Furthermore, Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 states that…

“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes? Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much, but the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep.”

Proverbs 22:16 says…

“Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.”

Again, it’s the distinction of the love of money (the abuse of financial gain/power), not the fact that we want money to help us and our families live a worthy life. So I don’t want you to feel that asking for help and guidance through prayer is going against what the Bible says.

In fact, Malachi 3:10 says…

“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.”

So it seems you are encouraged to put your faith in the Lord’s power and blessings.

Why would you want to offer a prayer for finances?

Our finances can be so overwhelming at times we don’t know which way to turn or how to move forward. We want this weight to be lifted from us so badly, but right now, when you’re deep in the middle of it, you can’t see the light.

Sometimes you just need to give up control and let something higher than yourself take over for the time. There’s comfort in knowing that you are being looked over and that His presence is there for you to draw strength from.

Offering a powerful prayer for finances can lighten your burden, as voicing your worries and releasing them to something higher can give you comfort.

How do you pray for finances?

• Step One: Be in a state of peace, calm & reflection.
• Step Two: Know what you are struggling with and what is at the root of your financial anxiety (not just the symptom).
• Step Three: Ask for guidance, clarity, courage, perseverance, and patience.
• Step Four: Ask for a financial blessing & abundance, whatever you need to be able to manage your finances better.
• Step Five: Thank God for all the blessings and guidance he will provide.
• Step Six: Reaffirm your faith in His love and commitment.
• Step Seven: Follow through with what you have been guided to do, and trust that everything will work out.
  
  

What if I’m not sure if I believe in God?

Many people find comfort in believing in the Lord; for many, the power of God and Jesus Christ is absolute. Others are skeptical that God exists, or they believe in a completely different religion and belief system.

Whatever you believe in, hold that faith close. For the purpose of this post, we’re aligned with the faith of Christianity.

Maybe this can be the start (or renew) of your spiritual growth and faith in the Lord. Or maybe you can use the prayers here as a starting point for creating your own, for your own belief system.

If you know that following Christianity isn’t true for your beliefs, but you like the idea of offering up a prayer to a higher being, then you should consider using some positive money affirmations.

Working on your money mindset can be extremely beneficial, and it’s for everyone, not just those of particular faiths.

America’s money stress – you’re not alone

Money can be a significant source of stress in our lives. By looking at some statistics, I want you to know and feel that you’re not alone. Many are going through the same financial struggles as you.

• In a recent survey by The American Physiological Association, 65% of respondents said money is a significant source of stress.
• CNBC reports on a recent Capital One survey that cites “that finances are the number-one cause of stress (73%) — more than politics (59%), work (49%) and family (46%).”
• According to a FINRA survey, “60% of respondents indicated feeling anxious when thinking about their personal finances, while 50% of respondents indicated feeling stressed when discussing their finances. Major factors contributing to high levels of financial anxiety and stress include a lack of assets and insufficient income, high debt, money management challenges, and low financial literacy.”

While the percentages vary, the rates are all extremely high. If you’re reading this post, you most likely know all about the stress of money in your life.

At the end of the day

One of the biggest sources of stress and anxiety in people’s lives is their finances. Financial problems can affect all aspects of life and can lead to worry, fear, and hopelessness. However, one way to alleviate these negative emotions is through prayer. By praying for a financial miracle and trusting that God will provide, we can reduce our fears and anxieties and find peace and contentment.

It’s important to remember that financial troubles are a common experience, and many people have overcome them by relying on their faith and seeking God’s guidance.

May you find peace in your prayer for finances