Debt collectors were calling us at all hours of the day and night. We struggled and thought about money constantly. We prayed. We pleaded. We stood on the Scriptures. We tithed and gave constantly believing for a return on our giving. But we never seemed to get ahead. The debt kept growing…and we kept feeling like we were always moving backward.
From that day forward we were able to pay our bills. The debts started shrinking. I could take care of my family. And we were able to give more to others.
Today we have more than enough money to buy whatever we want. We are able to give generously to our church and the poor. Our investment accounts are continually growing. Even our mortgage is completely paid off. And it is all thanks to God and what He has done for us…
It was simple. And it came from James 1:5, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Standing on that scripture, I decided to quit praying for money…and start praying for wisdom instead.
The truth is wisdom brings wealth with it (II Chronicles 1:12, Proverbs 4:7-8, Proverbs 8:11, Proverbs 24:3-4).
From that day forward, I quit praying for money. I started praying for wisdom, and we haven’t had a problem with money since.
Step-by-step the Lord led us with wisdom…how to get out of debt, how to increase our income, and how to start our own very profitable businesses.
It wasn’t instantaneous and it didn’t happen overnight, but we hit a breakthrough the moment we changed how we were praying. We moved forward instead of backwards. The…
