3 Ways to Trust God with Your Finances

We all trust God in ways that we don’t even think about—we trust God to make the sun rise in the morning, to change the seasons, and to give us breath in our lungs. But when it comes to money, trust doesn’t come as naturally. We tend to separate our financial life from our Spiritual life. But in Matthew 6:21, Jesus connects the two: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Whether we like it or not, money is tied to our hearts and is an important part of our Spiritual journey. So what does it look like practically to trust God with our treasure? Let’s examine three ways: 

1. Remember who owns it all.

The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.
Psalm 24:1

You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.
Deuteronomy 8:17–18 

When we work hard for our money, it’s easy to shift into an ownership mindset. But the truth is, when we surrender our lives to God, we recognize Him as the rightful owner and Lord of it all. If you have difficulty trusting God with your finances, try memorizing these verses. Also, every time you get a paycheck, pause and say a prayer of gratitude to God for the ability to produce wealth. The more we acknowledge God as the owner, the more we can shift into a mindset of a steward—a manager of God’s money. That’s a big job that is going to require His guidance! 

2. Live generously.

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
Luke 6:38

The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped.
Proverbs 11:24-25

While many people in the world choose to focus on living large, believers should focus on giving large. Part of trusting God with our finances includes reflecting His heart of generosity. Tithing—giving the first 10% of your income to your local church—is like the training wheels for living generously. It’s a practical way to demonstrate you put God first in your life. Once you get in the habit of living with an open hand, generosity becomes not just something you do—it becomes who you are. 

3. Practice good stewardship.

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
Luke 16:10

When we recognize God as the rightful owner and source of our finances and begin to live generously, we also need to practice good stewardship. Set a budget, live below your means, set up a savings plan, and establish a plan to pay off any debts. If you are looking for resources to help you in this area, check these out. 

When money fears creep in, remember to trust God with your finances—remember who owns it all, live generously, and practice good stewardship. 

Prayer: 

God, I acknowledge you as the creator and owner of everything I have. Help me to trust you as my provider, to live generously, and be a good steward. Provide for my needs and replace any anxiety or worry I have about money with your peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.