Personal Prayer
Praise the God who lays claim to the entire world and all that live in it (Ps. 24:1). Thank him for the food, shelter, and clothing that sustains you and gives comfort to your life. Confess the times when you have failed to acknowledge God’s riches in your life. Commit yourself to examining your acts of stewardship. Ask God to give you a heart of liberality, knowing that all you have comes from him (1 Chron. 29:14).
For Your Family and Friends
Ask God to show your family new and creative ways to share the abundance of your lives with families who have much less.
For the Church
Pray that your church will take seriously the stewardship of God’s resources. Pray for those who make decisions regarding finances in your church. Ask for wisdom.
For the Kingdom
Ask God’s blessing among Christian communities where there is poverty, hunger, and deprivation. Pray for justice where there is economic injustice.
For People to Know Jesus
Pray that your own giving spirit toward others will speak volumes concerning Christ’s generous gift of salvation to all who believe