Day 4: Finding God’s Purpose

On this fourth day, turn your focus toward discovering God’s purpose for your financial journey. God’s plans for you are good. They are plans to prosper you and bring you joy. While it’s easy to think we know the best way to achieve success or to be swayed by the lifestyles of others, true fulfillment comes from aligning our lives with God’s will.

Sometimes, the success of others can become a distraction. It is easy to get swayed by others who dangle their successes in your face. These people live luxurious lives which makes you wonder what you are doing wrong. This can tempt you to chase financial gain outside of God’s guidance, which can lead you down paths that lead to destruction. Instead, trust that God has a unique path for you and that He will guide you into true prosperity if you listen to His voice and follow His ways.

Use today’s fast to seek spiritual direction, praying for clarity about His plans for your financial future. Ask Him to reveal His purpose for your life and give you the wisdom to stay on His path. No matter what decisions you face, let His voice be your guiding light, keeping you from anything that strays from His good and perfect will.

Bible verses to meditate on today

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:8

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6

Prayers for today

Prayer to Put God First in All Things

Matthew 6:33
 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 16:24-26
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

If you had the chance to stand in the presence of God and He asked you what you want, what would you say? Take a moment to think carefully, because there is a wrong answer.

To truly find God’s purpose for your life, you must allow Him to lead in every aspect. Put God first in everything you do. The Bible teaches us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, all other things will be added unto us.

Consider Solomon’s response when God asked him what he wanted. Solomon could have asked for riches or long life, but instead, he asked for wisdom to discern good from evil. This request pleased God because Solomon was seeking God’s will above all else. In Psalm 111:10, we learn that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Because Solomon sought God’s wisdom first, God granted him not only wisdom but wealth and honor beyond measure. (1 Kings 3:1-15)

As believers, we are called to desire the things of God above all. Jesus teaches us that if we wish to follow Him, we must deny our flesh, take up our cross daily, and follow Him.

Today, I encourage you to pray for a heart that desires spiritual things, the things of God. Ask Him to lead you in wisdom, discernment, and faithfulness, and to give you the strength to follow His purpose for your life.

Prayer

Almighty Lord,
I come before You with a humble heart, asking You to plant seeds of faith, love, and righteousness within me. Fill my soul with a burning desire to know You more, to walk closely with You, and to deepen my connection with You every day.

Strengthen my faith, dear God, so that I may trust in You wholeheartedly. Help me to live a life of righteousness that reflects Your glory. Consume my heart and mind with thoughts of You, and let my soul delight in worshiping You day and night.

Let my life be a testimony of what it means to be Your disciple. Guide me in all my ways, Lord, and grant me wisdom and discernment to always choose what is right and pleasing to You.

Thank You, Almighty God, for Your faithfulness and for answering my prayer. I trust in Your perfect plan for my life. 
Amen.

Prayer for Seeking God’s Purpose

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Often, we try to live our lives according to our plans and goals. Everyone envisions their ideal future, but have you ever wondered if that future aligns with God’s will and purpose for your life? Are your goals and the things you’re working so hard to achieve truly what God wants for you?

Each of us has a unique calling, a purpose that God has placed in our lives. If you don’t know yours, you may find yourself chasing goals that leave you unfulfilled. This is why it’s so important to seek God’s purpose for your life. Pray for clarity and understanding of His will.

Setting goals and working towards them diligently is good, but it’s equally important to pray for God’s will to be done in your life. Trust Him to lead you into His purpose, and be ready to hear His voice when He speaks.

God’s plans for you may not always align with your own, and His ways may differ from yours. But trust that His plans are always for your good.

Let go of the need to control every detail and allow God to lead you. Trust that His purpose will bring you true fulfillment and peace.

Prayer

Dear Father,
I come to You seeking direction and clarity. Show me Your purpose for my life and guide me in every financial decision I make. Close my ears to all evil ideas that lead me away from Your will, and help me resist the temptation to follow glitter.

Grant me discernment, Lord, to distinguish between choices that are destructive and those that are rooted in Your truth. I cannot walk on this journey by myself, so take me by Your hand and lead me. Prompt me of Your Word when I lose sight of it, and let me not wander into destruction.

Strengthen my foundation in You and guide my steps in Your light. Blind me from all evil temptations, and help me walk confidently without following the crowd. I pray for wisdom to make the right financial choices every time. I commit my business and my work into Your hands, asking You to oversee all my financial decisions and prosper me according to Your purpose.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer for contentment

 Philippians 4:11-13
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Proverbs 13:11
 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

You may not have everything you wish for right now, but contentment is key to reaching where you want to be. Contentment doesn’t mean giving up on your dreams or not working hard toward your goals. Instead, it means finding joy and gratitude in every stage of your life, trusting that each step is part of God’s perfect plan.

When you are content, you do not look upon others with envy, nor are you swayed by the world and the wealth of others. Being content helps you to patiently wait on the Lord for your own breakthrough, instead of letting what others have push you to use dishonest means to gain wealth. Contentment protects your heart and keeps you aligned with God’s will, reminding you that His timing is perfect and His provision is enough.

The Bible encourages us to be content because we have God, and He has promised never to leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). This assurance allows us to embrace the present moment with peace, even while striving for a better tomorrow.

I understand that things may feel challenging right now as you seek God for a financial breakthrough. But as you look forward to His provision, do so with a heart of contentment, not one of covetousness. Let your trust in God’s timing and His plans fill your heart with gratitude and peace.

Take time today to reflect on God’s blessings in your life, however small they may seem. Trust that as you walk in contentment and faith, He will lead you to the breakthrough you desire.

Prayer

Almighty Lord,
I pray for a heart of contentment, Lord. Help me to focus on the many blessings You’ve already given me and not dwell on the things I feel I lack. No matter what comes my way, teach me to recognize the silver linings and to give thanks to Your holy name. Help me, dear God, not to covet what others have but to find peace in knowing that Your plan for me is perfect.
Remove greed, envy, and impatience from my heart, and fill me with love and gratitude. Teach me to trust in Your timing, knowing that what is meant for me will never pass me by.
I look forward to the future with hope, joy, and unwavering faith in Your provision.
Amen.

Prayer for the Strength to Walk in Purpose

Isaiah 41:13
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

It’s not enough to simply understand God’s purpose for your life; you also need the strength and courage to walk in that purpose. In the Bible, we see the story of Jonah, who was called by God to fulfill a specific mission but ran away because he felt he lacked the strength to follow through (Jonah 1).

Similarly, Moses struggled with doubt, believing that his stammering speech made him unfit to carry out God’s plan for his life (Exodus 4:10-12). Though God revealed His purpose to both, they needed strength to obey and fulfill His calling.

Today, pray for the strength to walk confidently in the purpose that God has set before you. Ask Him to empower you to overcome any fears, weaknesses, or doubts that might hinder you from fulfilling your destiny in Him.

Prayer

Almighty Lord,
As I seek to discover Your purpose for my life, I also pray for the strength and confidence to walk in that purpose. Equip me, Lord, to follow the path You have set before me. Help me overcome any negativity, doubts, fears, or obstacles that may hinder me from fulfilling Your calling. Fill me with Your divine strength, and grant me the courage to walk boldly according to Your plan. Let me fulfill my purpose in a way that brings You all the glory. 
Amen.

Prayer for Discernment and Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Proverbs 14:8
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

Our final prayer point for today is to seek wisdom and understanding to discern what is truly right and aligned with God’s will. One important truth about prayer is that when you pray, two beings are listening – God and the devil. And yes, the devil can answer prayers too.

The enemy doesn’t always tempt us with obvious evil. Often, he presents us with things that seem good on the surface, deceiving us into believing they are blessings from God. But because the devil’s intentions are always rooted in deceit and harm, following his path often leads to destruction.

This is why discernment is so crucial. We must pray for the ability to recognize what is genuinely from God and what is not. Ask for the wisdom to distinguish between God’s blessings and the devil’s traps. With discernment, you can walk confidently in God’s purpose, knowing you are guided by His truth.

Prayer

Almighty Lord,
I pray for the wisdom and understanding to discern between good and evil. Grant me the ability to recognize what is truly from You and not be deceived by the enemy's schemes. Guard my heart, Lord, so that I do not pursue what I desire out of impatience, but instead learn to trust and wait for what You have planned for me. I acknowledge that, as a human, my desires may not always align with what is best for me. Teach me to see clearly when something is of You and to follow Your guidance with faith and obedience. Thank You, Lord, for always leading me in truth. 
Amen.