5 days
Wisdom for Money and Stewardship
Five days on provision, contentment, and generosity, not guaranteed wealth.
Day 1
Seek first
31“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ 32For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:31-33WEBRead in contextRead the full chapter World English Bible
Reflection
Jesus reorders anxious striving around trust and first things.
A guided prayer inspired by today's Scripture
Heavenly Father, thank you that I can come to you just as I am. You know what we need before we ask, and you invite us to seek you first. Would you provide for me, and give me wisdom, contentment, and a generous heart with what you supply. I place this in your hands and choose to trust you with what I cannot control. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Faithful action
Name one worry about money and hand it to God.
Day 2
Honor God with what you have
9Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: 10so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Proverbs 3:9-10WEBRead in contextRead the full chapter World English Bible
Reflection
Generosity and gratitude come before accumulation.
A guided prayer inspired by today's Scripture
Heavenly Father, thank you that I can come to you just as I am. You know what we need before we ask, and you invite us to seek you first. Would you provide for me, and give me wisdom, contentment, and a generous heart with what you supply. I place this in your hands and choose to trust you with what I cannot control. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Faithful action
Give or set aside one small gift today.
Day 3
Godliness with contentment
6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. 8But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6:6-8WEBRead in contextRead the full chapter World English Bible
Reflection
Real gain is contentment, not more possessions.
A guided prayer inspired by today's Scripture
Heavenly Father, thank you that I can come to you just as I am. Every good gift comes from you, and your mercies are new every morning. Would you open my eyes to your goodness and grow a thankful heart in me. I place this in your hands and choose to trust you with what I cannot control. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Faithful action
Write down three things you already have to be thankful for.
Day 4
God will supply
19My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19WEBRead in contextRead the full chapter World English Bible
Reflection
A promise of provision for real need, in Christ.
A guided prayer inspired by today's Scripture
Heavenly Father, thank you that I can come to you just as I am. You know what we need before we ask, and you invite us to seek you first. Would you provide for me, and give me wisdom, contentment, and a generous heart with what you supply. I place this in your hands and choose to trust you with what I cannot control. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Faithful action
Bring one specific need to God and leave it there.
Day 5
Guard against greed
15He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”
Luke 12:15WEBRead in contextRead the full chapter World English Bible
Reflection
Life is not measured by the abundance of possessions.
A guided prayer inspired by today's Scripture
Heavenly Father, thank you that I can come to you just as I am. You promise to make our paths straight when we trust you rather than lean on our own understanding. Would you give me wisdom and a clear next step, and the courage to walk it in trust. I place this in your hands and choose to trust you with what I cannot control. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Faithful action
Choose one wise, simple step with money today.