Do Prayers for Prosperity work?

Abundance and prosperity is a desire that is deeply rooted in our hearts. It is normal to want to be successful and to desire good things. Some people may misconstrue this as greediness, which is brought about by having mental limits and a poverty mentality. When you desire something, believe it is possible, pray for it with a child's simple faith. Today we can pray for prosperity, expect it to happen, as it is ours to have. The only barrier to manifestation of wealth is the limit we place within our own mindsets and thought patterns.


You will be amazed at the power that lies within you. Very few pwople know who Jabez is, only 4 lines written about his life are found in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:10). As far as prayers for prosperity goes; his rank among one of the best. This was his prayer: "Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" His mother called him Jabez, the Hebrew word for 'cause of pain'. His future was bleak, however that did not stop him from crying out to God for more in his life. You will also notice that Jabez also asked God to keep him from fulfilling what his name said he was-- a cause of pain. The last line of the verse summarized the success of his prayer:" God granted him what he requested".




What can be learned from this man's success story? Anyone can be prosperous. It is important to have faith in the power of God to bring it to pass, and also His goodness to want that for you as well. It is not a question of whether God can; but if He will. Know that He will because you are His creation and this world was made for us to enjoy. When you pray for prosperity, do not forget to pray for the grace that you also not be a cause of sorrow for anyone else. To receive prosperity, you need to know your God intimately, understand your divine right, be bold in your requests and be a source of blessing for others. You will be surprised at what you can achieve and have. Remember, you were not meant just to live a life of success - you were meant to live a life of significance.