5 thoughts on “Family Finances & Prayer: Praying for Provision vs Money”
Victoria, this post spoke right to my heart. It’s something I needed to hear! I totally pray for money, and have often seen how God has already fulfilled my need before it was even a need. Still, though, it’s hard to have faith sometimes. You’re totally right about this. Thanks for putting it in perspective!
It can sound easy to say ‘give it to God’ but it fact it can be hard to let go of worries and just trust in God to show you a way through. But it is often the only way through, at least that’s been my experience.
Giving it to God certainly isn’t the easy way out for most of us. We all want to feel like we have control over our circumstances, or that “we” are doing something. I have been awe-inspired by the way He has answered our prayers. We strive not to pray for money to pay for our needs, but for God to provide for the need itself. Sometimes money is pale in comparison to what He has planned. Sure, He could have given me the money to pay my bill, but instead He chose to eliminate the bill altogether for three solid months! Either would have been praiseworthy, but He chose to bless us in abundance. That’s what I seek to share with this post. God wants to bless you beyond your comprehension, try not to limit His work in your life by merely asking for money. Not only does that limit him, but it also sends a signal that you love money.
Victoria, this post spoke right to my heart. It’s something I needed to hear! I totally pray for money, and have often seen how God has already fulfilled my need before it was even a need. Still, though, it’s hard to have faith sometimes. You’re totally right about this. Thanks for putting it in perspective!
It can sound easy to say ‘give it to God’ but it fact it can be hard to let go of worries and just trust in God to show you a way through. But it is often the only way through, at least that’s been my experience.
Giving it to God certainly isn’t the easy way out for most of us. We all want to feel like we have control over our circumstances, or that “we” are doing something. I have been awe-inspired by the way He has answered our prayers. We strive not to pray for money to pay for our needs, but for God to provide for the need itself. Sometimes money is pale in comparison to what He has planned. Sure, He could have given me the money to pay my bill, but instead He chose to eliminate the bill altogether for three solid months! Either would have been praiseworthy, but He chose to bless us in abundance. That’s what I seek to share with this post. God wants to bless you beyond your comprehension, try not to limit His work in your life by merely asking for money. Not only does that limit him, but it also sends a signal that you love money.
You bless God and He will always Bless you.
This is a great article. So many of us struggle from time to time.