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Day Two: Pray for Work and Finances

Read It:

1 Chronicles 29:2-9
2 Now with all my ability I have provided for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the bronze for the things of bronze, the iron for the things of iron, and wood for the things of wood, onyx stones and in laid stones, stones of antimony and stones of various colors, and all kinds of precious stones and alabaster in abundance. 3 Moreover, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple, 4 namely, 3,000 talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and 7,000 talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the buildings;5 of gold for the things of gold and of silver for the things of silver, that is, for all the work done by the craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate himself this day to the Lord?”

6 Then the rulers of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with the overseers over the king’s work, offered willingly; 7 and for the service for the house of God they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, and 10,000 talents of silver, and 18,000 talents of brass, and 100,000 talents of iron. 8 Whoever possessed precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite. 9 Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord with a whole heart, and King David also rejoiced greatly.

1 Chronicles 29:12-13
2 Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone. 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank You, and praise Your glorious name.

Meditate On It:

1. What were the king and the people doing as they prepared to build the Temple of God? How did they contribute to the work?

2. How did King David acknowledge God in his prayer? (v.12)

3. What was King David’s response in view of God’s blessings and resources? (v.13)

Apply It:

God is the one who provides, guides, and sustains His work. King David acknowledges this in his prayer, which results in thanksgiving and praise! Similarly, we are called by the Lord to work and fulfill our purpose. As we do so, God is the one who grants His favor, resources, wisdom, and strength to carry out our tasks for Him. This brings God all the glory in every endeavor!

1. How can I view my work as my calling from God? What would I do differently where He called me?

2. Knowing that God wants to build His Kingdom on earth, how can I steward and invest my resources into God’s mission? Please set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Timebound (SMART) commitments.

Example: “I will regularly and cheerfully give my tithes and offerings to God’s work in the church and the world.”

3. I will take time to thank the Lord for His many blessings in my life. I will note down what God has done and how He has provided, and praise Him for each one!

Pray About It:

God's Calling:

• Seek the Lord for His calling on your life. Let Him guide you on how to use the following for His purposes:
  • Time
  • Talent
  • Treasure
  • Truth (influence)
• Offer to Him the way you work and minister as a pleasing sacrifice. Be ready to obey Him wherever He will lead you and whatever He will ask you to do.
• Ask for the Lord’s guidance on what He is doing in your school or place of work. Offer to Him your own occupation and become a representative of His Kingdom.
• Strive for excellence in school or at work—doing everything for God’s glory alone.
• Pray for a culture of obeying God’s Word and practicing evangelism and discipleship in your sphere of influence: family, community, company, and country.
• Serve in your workplace or community (start a Bible study, conduct a prayer time, or do good works in your place of work or neighborhood).
• Ask the Lord for a personal breakthrough as you seek His wisdom and counsel for your life; let the Holy Spirit provide a spiritual revival that will give you renewed strength and zeal to follow Him faithfully.

God's Financial Provision:

• Take the time to cast your burdens unto the Lord: any discouragement, anxiety, shortcoming, or fear that gets in the way of your relationship with God.
• Confess the times we let our worries consume us. Let us repent of the times when we relied on our own strength or wisdom rather than depending on God first and foremost for our needs and resources.
• Ask the Lord for a financial breakthrough. Pray for a heart that seeks God’s Kingdom above all, and let the Holy Spirit guide you to become a good steward of His resources.
• Pray to be more generous and cheerful as you give your time, talents, and resources to God’s work in the church, in your family or community, or anyone who may be in need at this moment.