A Prayer to Steward Your Money Well

Your Daily Prayer

Spirituality, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Money can stir a host of emotions—gratitude, stress, hope, and guilt. In our daily prayer and devotional, Christine F. Perry shares a personal story of navigating unexpected expenses and the conviction she felt when she paid bills before giving her tithe. Her honesty invites us to reflect on our financial habits and where our hearts truly lie when it comes to money.

Scripture is clear that our resources belong to God, and He calls us to steward them with wisdom and faithfulness. Tithing is more than a rule—it’s a spiritual act of surrender and trust. When we give God our “first fruits,” we acknowledge His provision and sovereignty over all areas of our lives.

Today's Verses for Meditation:
Psalm 24:1 (NKJV) – “The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.”
Deuteronomy 8:18 (NKJV) – “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…”

🕊 Key Takeaways

Stewardship Is a Daily Surrender: Faithful financial decisions start with recognizing God as the source of all we have.
Tithing Tests the Heart: Where we give first reflects where our trust and affections lie (Matthew 6:21).
God Desires Freedom, Not Captivity: He calls us to be free from the grip of materialism and financial fear.
Obedience Over Perfection: Even when we miss the mark, God welcomes our repentance and helps us realign our priorities.

🙏 Prayer

“Lord, please help us live with open hands and obedient hearts. Teach us to seek Your Kingdom in all our financial decisions. Help us to reflect Your generosity, rely on Your provision, and resist the pull to put trust in wealth instead of You.”

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💡 Reflection Question

How might your spending habits change if you saw every dollar as God's, not yours? What’s one financial step you can take today to honor Him first?

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0:00.0	Life Audio. Thank you for listening to Your Daily Prayer, a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you need to connect with your father in heaven.
0:26.9	No matter what's going on in your life today, you can trust that God wants to hear from you.
0:32.4	Right after this short word from our sponsor, we'll pray through today's prayer to steward money well together. Grand Canyon University, a private Christian university in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona,
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2:01.5	You know, the Bible tells us, I will bless those who bless you.
2:04.9	That's not just a nice sentiment, it's biblical prophecy.
2:08.1	And it's a commandment from God.
2:09.7	It's a calling, and right now we're called to act.
2:12.6	The teachings of the New Testament are deeply intertwined with the Hebrew scriptures.
2:16.9	As Christians, we are called
2:17.9	to honor and respect this shared heritage. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 1118,
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