30 Day Praise Challenge - Day 22

Day 22

“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God & Father be glory for ever & ever. Amen.” – Phil.4:19-20

The Invitation

“I am God, & I abundantly provide for your needs. When the economy is failing & job loss statistics rise, many grow fearful. My child, don’t give in to the temptation to doubt My ability to give you what you need. Instead praise Me for being the God Who Provides. Whether you are doing well financially or struggling to pay the bills, whether you have a job or are unemployed, train yourself to give Me thanks in all things. Thank Me for small gifts as well as big gifts. I love it when My children say, “Thank You.” Gratitude opens the door to greater blessing. Don’t set your hope on wealth. It is uncertain & rises & falls with the stock market. Instead, praise Me. Watch & see how I provide for all your needs. I provided manna in the wilderness & water in the desert for My children. I provided the lamb for Abraham on Mt. Moriah. This was a beautiful foreshadowing of what I would do later in history by providing My Own Son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice for all that you need. Trust Me, My child. Everything you have needed, I have provided.” (Mal.3:10; Mat.6:33; Ps.11:4-5; Heb.13:15; Is.43:20; Gen.22:8; 2Cor.12:9; Phil.4:11-12)

God is the God Who Provides. Praise Him that your financial situation or job situation is not catching Him off guard. Thank Him that He has promised to provide for your needs. If you don’t struggle financially, thank & praise God for His blessings. Thank Him that He will provide in the future for every need, even those you are not aware of at this time.

“The eyes of all look to You, & You give them their food at the proper time. You open Your hand & satisfy the desires of every living thing.” (Ps.145:15-16)

Listen

Listen to “Blessed Be Your Name” performed by Matt Redman.

Pray

I exalt You, God; You are my King. Sometimes fear grips my heart as I look around & see what’s happening in the economy in our country & around the world. Thank You that I can trust You to provide for my needs. You are the God of abundance who consistently provides. Thank You that stock-market crashes, job losses, & financial disasters can’t separate me from Your love. I praise You, because You grant peace during times of financial upheaval, & You promise to satisfy me with food that comes directly from Your hand. I extol You, Lord, because none of my needs catch You off guard. Thank You for teaching me how to be content, no matter what my circumstances. I am so grateful that whether I have a little or a lot, You provide opportunities for me to trust You. Thank You that You are the Lord of my finances, & that as I place You first in my giving, saving, & spending, You will pour out more blessing than I can imagine. (Ps.145:1; Phil.4:19; Rom.8:36-38; Ps.147:14; Phil.4:11; Mat.6:33)

Journal

Think through your financial situation. How might praising God consistently help you move toward contentment & freedom from worry about finances? Did God speak to you about your finances during your praise time today? If so, what did He say?

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