How do you know if you love Jesus? 2 Cor 8v1-24

Father
May we give ourselves to you
May we give ourselves to each other
Thank you that Christ’s grace drove him; he became poor that we might become rich.
May generosity be our hallmark and our desire.
Strengthen us to excel in the grace of giving.
Grow us in grace, especially the grace of giving
As we give proof of our love for you
Amen

Being Seen
Philippians 4:10-20

Our Father,
You are the God of riches,
You supply our every need
May we be kind,
May we partner in gospel ministry by sharing in each other’s troubles.
May we be strengthened by Christ as we learn contentment
May we remember that you see our gifts
And that they bring you joy when we trust in your provision
Amen

Life with Money - Materialism

Father,

Our hearts want more.

Our lives are full of our possessions,

They consume our money;

Our time;

Our thoughts;

And our dreams.

We are fearful that they will be removed;

Fearful that you will not supply;

Fearful of want;

When we should be fearful of missing you;

And fearful of eternity.

Transform our thinking.

Make us to question our assumptions.

And repent of our inner values.

Grow our generosity.

Stretch our gratitude.

Simplify our lives.

Give us financial modesty.

And fill us with contentment.

For your glory alone

Prayer for an Eternal View of Money 

Our Father,

We are quick to hold

Slow to share

Intoxicated by wealth

Unable to give you our all.

We are in great danger and we ask you to rescue us.

We ask for your Holy Spirit to give us a glimpse of eternity, so that we might use our money in eternal ways.

Please keep us from stupidity with respect to our money…and may we buy treasure in heaven.

In the name of the one who gave all for us.

Amen   

1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Father, forgive us

    For the times that we have squandered your blessings on our own desires:

    For the times when we have supported causes through emotion and not careful             consideration:

    For the times when our motives in giving have been selfish rather than selfless:

    For the times when we have begrudged a living to those in ministry:

    Forgive us for muzzling the ox; and receiving your word without                                     generous compensation.

Grow our love, for your servants;

for Jesus sake.

Amen