Difficulty with personal finances?
This past year Michael and I have been hit hard in the financial aspect of our lives. Despite faithful tithing, frugality in our budgets, and eliminating frivolous spending, satan still found a way to creep into our finances.
Regardless of the trials we've faced in our finances, Michael and I continue to pour into the Bible and take solace in the truth of the Word. These are our favorite verses that encompass hardship and blessing. The verses are intertwined. This is intentionally written so that whether you're in a struggle or prosperity season, you might appreciate the completeness of these scriptures.
NOTE: All of these translations come from the NASB (New American Standard Bible).
1. Deuteronomy 28:12
The LORD will open for you His good storehouse, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.
2. Malachi 3:10
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and put Me to the test now in this,” says the LORD of armies, “if I do not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.
3. Psalm 23:1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
4. 2 Corinthians 9:6
Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
5. Psalm 55:22
Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
6. Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
7. Proverbs 13:22
A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, And the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
8. Proverbs 23:4
Do not weary yourself to gain wealth; Stop dwelling on it.
9. Psalm 37:21
The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives.
10. Deuteronomy 16:17
Everyone shall give as he is able, in accordance with the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.
Bonus Verse Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Final Thoughts about Finances
We hope you find some comfort in these verses. It is God's will to bless us with financial prosperity. While it is His will, we have a few responsibilities to maintain. Tithing, generous giving, and relying on Him when times are tough are good starting points. For us, this is easier said than done. But, we continue to grow our faith and lean on Him in all things. We encourage you to do the same.
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