Dear Lord,
How many times have I imagined how much better my life would be if only I had more—more money, more things, more attention, more power, or more than my neighbors? How many times have I pushed and shoved to get more instead of praising You for what You’ve already given me?
I am sorry. Please direct my heart to Your Word rather than to get-rich-quick schemes.
You have blessed me. I should trust You, not my bank account, which has already betrayed me a time or two. You richly give me what I need.
Lead me to use my money to do good, being rich in good works and generous to those in need, always ready to share with others.
I can’t take my earthly possessions to heaven with me, so why do I strive to get even more junk? I would do far better to serve others, ensuring that You will provide treasures for me in heaven.
You will bless me when I give, for it’s not true that You help those who help themselves. Instead, You help those who help others.
Teach me to be concerned about not just my own well-being but the well-being of others. Let me be devoted to those you have put into my life so that we can become a loving family, showing love and kindness as well as respect to one another.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
Direct my heart toward your written instructions
rather than getting rich in underhanded ways.
Psalm 119:36 GW
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.
1 Timothy 6:17–19 NLT
The man who gives much will have much, and he who helps others will be helped himself.
Proverbs 11:25 NLV
People should be concerned about others and not just about themselves.
1 Corinthians 10:24 GW
Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.
Romans 12:10 GW