If you want a financial miracle from God, and for God to make you prosper, there are a few important things you need to do to be lined up with him first. Amazingly, none of these include writing a check to your pastor. If you can't pay your mortgage payment, it is important to know that the property you are purchasing or even renting, doesn't belong to you. Neither does it belong to the mortgage company, or even some landlord. It belongs to God! That's why, if you wish for you and your offspring to reside there for generations to come, it's important to be lined up with God. He will ultimately choose who he wants to reside there.
The number one cause of arguments within a marriage is "Money". Financial problems are also one of the greatest causes of divorce in the United States, if not the free world. But, did you know that arguing with your spouse can stop and prevent your prayers from being heard by God?
1 Peter 3:7 - You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
If you need a financial miracle, God "can" provide it! However, if you have been arguing with your spouse, your prayers may not even be reaching God's ear when you are asking him for help. First, reconcile with your spouse, get rid of any hateful feelings, then talk to God. Better yet, take your spouse by the hand and go talk to him together. The "seed" that is spoken of in Luke 8:14 is "NOT" your money! The prosperity preachers always refer to your money as being the "seed" and that you need to plant it in "their" pockets, but in truth, the seed referred to is "The Word".
If you are asking God for a financial miracle, (that he "can" give to you) you first need to have a "personal relationship" with him. It is impossible to have a personal relationship with him if you have not received the "word", then let it produce fruit in your life, or the fruit is not mature. (you need to talk to him) Too many of us interpret this to mean that we go to Church once a week and listen to the preacher, then we have received the "word", but that's just a small part of it. The word is not so much "story hour", as it is also a living, breathing thing! (or person)
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:2 - He was in the beginning with God.
John 1:3 - All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.
John 1:4 - In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.
John 1:5 - The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
If you are not talking with God one on one, then you haven't been receiving the word of God. The preacher you listen to once a week can not receive it for you. Neither can he have a personal relationship with God for you. You have to do this yourself. IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Having a personal relationship with God is as easy as having one with anyone else. You can not have a personal relationship with anyone without actually "talking to them". That's what prayer is! Talking to God! Talking to him the same as you would talk to anyone else. Talk to him every day, and talk to him allot. Develop a real, personal relationship with him, then be amazed at how quickly he answers your prayers. Even the ones to heal your finances. Once you put God first, only then will you start seeing miracles. I know what you're thinking but, it's not too late! God still wants a personal relationship with you. God wants to help you, and God wants you to prosper, but God insists on being number one in your life first. Is it possible that God allowed you be in your current situation because you never would have called out to him otherwise? Whether you realize it or not, that's quite a blessing! Eternity is a long time, and life on earth is short. A personal relationship is a two way street! Think about it! Let God help!
God Bless You
DD
