Have you ever wondered why, despite your talent, your heart for God, and your desire to help others, you still seem to struggle financially? Why do the chosen ones, handpicked by God, often find themselves broke, while others seem to thrive effortlessly? Is it punishment, or is there a deeper Divine Purpose behind it all?
In today's video, we're going to uncover the powerful truth behind why the chosen ones often face financial hardship, and trust me, this revelation will change the way you see your struggles. Stay with me until the end, because what you're about to hear could transform not only your mindset but your entire path forward. We'll also pray a powerful prayer in the mighty name of Jesus, so stick around to the end and open up your heart to receive the blessings of this prayer.
1. Financial lack is not always a sign of God's absence. Oftentimes, it is a tool in His sovereign hand.
I know it's not easy to hear this, especially when bills are piling up, when opportunities seem distant, and when you feel forgotten by the world. But let me remind you, God never uses lack to destroy you; He uses it to develop you. Yes, being broke might just be part of God's divine design to shape you into who you need to be for the assignment He has for your life.
2. God wants you to rely on Him, not material wealth. Understand this, beloved: material wealth can often become a crutch that diminishes your dependence on God.
The world teaches you to chase after riches as though money is the ultimate provider, but let me tell you something: God is your ultimate provider. When the Israelites wandered in the wilderness, it wasn't wealth that sustained them; it was manna from heaven. In Deuteronomy 8:3, God said, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.
" The chosen ones, those marked by God for His purposes, often find themselves in seasons of lack because God is teaching them this foundational truth: if you have Him, you have everything. The absence of financial abundance is designed to deepen your faith, to strip away the false sense of security that money brings, and to bring you back to your knees in prayer, seeking God as Jehovah Jireh, your provider. You may be broke, but you are not abandoned; you are being trained to trust in the One who owns cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10).
3. God is testing your heart for integrity. Now, let's talk about integrity.
Sometimes financial lack is God's way of testing the motives of your heart. Money is a revealer of character. Are you serving God, or are you serving money?
Are you pursuing wealth, or are you pursuing His will? In Matthew 6:24, Jesus makes it clear: "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and money. " God allows financial struggle to strip away the pride, the self-reliance, and the greed that can so easily entangle us. He wants to know that when the blessing comes, your heart is pure and your motives are right.
He wants to know that you will use what He gives you for His purposes, not for self-glorification. God is testing your integrity in this season, refining your motives so that when wealth comes, you are not corrupted by it; instead, you use it as a tool to bless others and advance His kingdom. The struggle is to refine you, not punish you.
4. You are not mature enough to handle wealth yet. Let's be real: some of you are not financially blessed right now because you are not spiritually mature enough to handle the blessings that wealth brings.
Maturity in the spirit precedes material blessings, and God, in His infinite wisdom, is cultivating that maturity in you. Let me break it down: too much wealth too soon will destroy you if you haven't first developed the character to sustain it. Look at the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.
He asked for his inheritance prematurely, and what happened? He squandered it. Immaturity leads to the waste of a blessing.
Likewise, God may be withholding financial abundance in this season because He is refining your character, teaching you humility, responsibility, and wisdom. He is making sure that when the blessing comes, you won't just spend it, but you will steward it. When you are mature, you understand that wealth is not just for you; it is for the kingdom.
You are being prepared to be a conduit of blessing, not just a consumer of it. This delay is not a denial; it is divine preparation. God is preparing you for something bigger, something greater, but He will not release it until He knows you can handle it.
5. Spiritual warfare and attacks by the enemy. Let me take you to the battlefield of the spirit.
Some of you are broke not because of what you've done wrong, but because of who you are in the kingdom of God. Financial struggle can be the direct result of spiritual warfare. Don't get it twisted: the enemy is fully aware of your potential.
He knows that if you get access to resources, you will use them to advance the kingdom of God, to bless others, and to break generational curses. So what does he do? He throws up roadblocks, creates resistance, and tries to choke your access to resources.
But hear me, beloved: this struggle is not a sign of defeat; it is evidence of your significance. When you are being attacked financially, it is often because the enemy is terrified of the impact you will make once you are financially free. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that.
. . We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and spiritual wickedness in high places.
The financial struggle is not just natural; it's spiritual. But you are not fighting this battle alone. God is with you, and your victory is already secured in Christ Jesus.
You will overcome this, and when you do, your financial testimony will be a testament to God's power and provision. You are in a season of preparation for greater things. Your financial struggle is a sign that you are in a season of preparation for greater things.
Yes, I said great things! God often allows seasons of lack to shape and mold His chosen ones into vessels that can carry out Divine assignments. Just like David had to tend sheep in the wilderness before he became king, and just like Joseph had to endure the pit and the prison before he reached the palace, you are in a season of preparation.
Don't despise this season, for it is in these moments of financial strain that your resilience is being built, your faith is being tested, and your spiritual insight is being sharpened. Romans 5:3-4 tells us, "We glory in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. " This is your season of growth, your season of strengthening, your season of becoming who God needs you to be before He releases the full measure of His blessings in your life.
God wants to protect you from the dangers of wealth. The Bible says in Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. " God knows the temptations that come with wealth; He knows how it can lure even the strongest souls into a place of pride, greed, and a loss of focus on what truly matters—Him.
In His mercy, He may choose to withhold financial abundance until your spirit is fortified enough to carry the weight of it. For many of you, being broke is not a punishment; it's a hedge of protection. God is safeguarding you from the very dangers that wealth can bring.
Wealth has a way of whispering false promises; it tells you that you are self-sufficient, that you no longer need to depend on God. Riches can seduce even the elect, leading them away from their Divine purpose and into a life consumed by materialism. So God, in His wisdom, says, "Not yet.
" He knows that until you are spiritually mature enough to handle the weight of wealth without losing your soul in the process, He must keep you financially limited. Matthew 6:24 reminds us, "No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve both God and money.
" God is protecting you from making money your master before you've mastered your soul. A divine redirection of your focus. Sometimes, financial lack is God's way of redirecting your focus from what you want to what He wants for you.
Understand, child of God, that success in the kingdom is not measured by the size of your bank account, but by the depth of your spiritual alignment with His will. Many of you are enduring financial struggle because God is turning your attention away from chasing worldly success to pursuing eternal significance. The struggles you face financially are often God's way of saying, "My child, there's more to your life than the accumulation of wealth.
" Colossians 3:2 instructs us, "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. " Sometimes, God uses financial hardship to clear your vision, to wipe away distractions, and to set your eyes on the higher calling He has for you. You see, when money is flowing, it's easy to get caught up in material pursuits, but when the flow stops, suddenly your priorities shift.
You start to ask, "Lord, what do You want from me? " And in that stillness, God begins to speak purpose into your life—divine callings that often have nothing to do with financial gain, but everything to do with eternal reward. God may be allowing financial lack to reframe your priorities and push you deeper into ministry, serving others, or fulfilling a divine calling that transcends material wealth.
To build empathy and compassion for others. Let me remind you of this, chosen one: financial struggle has a way of softening your heart toward others. God allows you to walk through seasons of lack so that you can develop empathy and compassion for those around you who are struggling.
2 Corinthians 1:4 says that God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble, with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. When you have walked through the valley of financial hardship, you gain a sensitivity that cannot be taught in a classroom or found in a book. You understand the weight of unpaid bills, the stress of making ends meet, and the anxiety of wondering how you'll make it through the month.
And God uses this to mold your heart so that when He blesses you, you won't hoard your blessings; you'll share them. You'll become a vessel of His love, pouring out His provision for those who are still in their season of lack. Don't despise your struggle, for God is using it to birth in you a heart of generosity, compassion, and selflessness.
Breaking generational curses. Oh, let me talk about the cycle breakers! Some of you are enduring financial hardship because God has chosen you to break the generational curses of poverty and lack that have plagued your family for generations.
Galatians 3:13 tells us that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, but sometimes, breaking free from the patterns of our past requires us to go through the very things we are called to overcome. You see, the struggles you face aren't just about you; they are about your children, your grandchildren, and those who will come after you. You, God, has called you to break the chains of financial mismanagement, debt, and poverty that have bound your family for generations.
But before you can lead others out, you must first endure and overcome these struggles yourself. It is through your own experience of lack that you will gain the wisdom, strategy, and faith to shift the trajectory of your family's future. So yes, you may be broke right now, but understand this: you are building a legacy.
You are laying a foundation of financial wisdom, faith, and stewardship that will bless generations to come. 11th, refined through trials, 1 Peter 1:6-7 says: "In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold—may result in praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
" Financial struggles have a way of stripping us down to what truly matters; they burn away the dross of pride, materialism, and dependence on worldly things, leaving behind a purified faith that is more valuable than gold. When you don't have the resources you desire, you are forced to rely on the source Himself. The absence of wealth drives you into the arms of God, where you learn that He is your provider, your sustainer, and your source of all things.
It is in the fire of financial trials that your faith is refined, your dependence on God is deepened, and your spiritual focus is sharpened. 12th, misalignment with God's timing. Let me tell you, God is never early and He is never late; He is always right on time.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 tells us, "He has made everything beautiful in its time. " There are moments when you feel like the doors of abundance should have opened by now, but God says, "Wait. " You see, it's not just about the amount of money, but the timing of its release.
Many times, God delays financial blessings not because He's withholding them from you, but because He's working behind the scenes, orchestrating circumstances to align perfectly for your good. The Bible says in Habakkuk 2:3, "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; though it lingers, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. " Sometimes you are broke because you are not yet in sync with God's timing.
Oh, He's preparing the right connections, the right opportunities, and the right moment for that blessing to be released. But in the meantime, He calls you to trust Him, to be patient, and to align your spirit with His divine timetable. Do not rush the process, because when God moves, He moves suddenly, and your breakthrough will come at the appointed time.
So, if you're financially limited today, it may not be because you're out of favor with God, but because you're waiting for His divine timing to unfold. 13th, the call to live by faith, not by sight. God is teaching some of you to walk by faith and not by sight, and sometimes He uses financial lack to sharpen that lesson.
2 Corinthians 5:7 declares, "For we walk by faith, not by sight. " In a world that often measures success by visible wealth, God calls His chosen ones to live differently. He calls you to trust in what you cannot see, to believe in provision even when your account is in the red, and to declare His goodness even when the bills are unpaid.
Financial struggle has a way of stripping away our false security; it forces us to stop relying on what we can see, touch, or count, and to start relying on the unseen hand of God. This is faith in its purest form. It's easy to have faith when your pockets are full, but can you trust Him when they're empty?
Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. " God allows financial strain to push you deeper into reliance on Him. In this season, He's not just preparing you for financial breakthroughs; He's building a faith that can move mountains, a trust that won't waver when storms come, and a dependency on Him that transcends any material possessions.
This is the essence of living by faith, and it is central to your life as a chosen one. 14th, misuse of previous financial blessings. Let's be real for a moment: some of you are broke because, in the past, you mismanaged the resources that God placed in your hands.
Yes, I'm stepping on your toes today, but I'm doing it with love. There have been seasons when God blessed you, and instead of being a wise steward, you squandered those blessings. Maybe you spent recklessly, failed to save, or ignored the prompting of the Holy Spirit to give and invest wisely.
And now you find yourself in a season of lack—not because God doesn't want to bless you, but because He's trying to teach you a lesson in stewardship. Luke 16:10 tells us, "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much. " This season of financial struggle may be God's way of resetting your priorities and refining your ability to handle wealth with wisdom and care.
Before He gives you more, He wants to ensure that you've learned how to manage what you already have. You see, God doesn't just bless us for our own enjoyment; He blesses us to be a blessing. And when we misuse what He's given, He will often withhold further blessings until we learn the value of responsibility and accountability.
So, chosen ones, if you find yourself in financial lack, ask yourself: Am I being a good steward of what God has already placed in my hands? This is not a time to be discouraged; it's a time to reset, refocus, and prepare yourself to manage future blessings. Blessings with wisdom.
15th, building contentment in Christ, not in riches. Beloved, one of the greatest lessons you can learn in a season of financial struggle is the lesson of contentment. Philippians 4:12-13 says, "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. " You see, God is using this time to teach you that true joy, peace, and satisfaction are found in Him, not in riches, not in material wealth, but in your relationship with Christ.
Financial abundance can be fleeting, but contentment in Christ is eternal. When you are content with Him, no matter what your financial situation looks like, you can declare that God is good. Being broke teaches you that money can't buy peace, it can't purchase joy, and it can't give you the deep sense of fulfillment that only comes from knowing Jesus.
God is cultivating in you a heart that is satisfied with His presence, a mind that is at peace with His provision, and a spirit that rejoices not because of what you have, but because of who He is. So, if you're in a season of financial lack, understand that God is teaching you to find your contentment in Him and not in the temporary trappings of this world. 16.
Your purpose requires poverty for a season. Finally, let's talk about purpose. Some of you are financially broke because your divine purpose requires you to be in this season of poverty for a while.
Hear me clearly, this is not a permanent state, but it is a necessary one. God may have called you to a work, a ministry, or a mission that does not bring immediate financial gain. Matthew 6:33 reminds us, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
" Your purpose may involve community work, missions, or ministry where the rewards are eternal but not necessarily financial. God has placed you in this season of financial limitations to ensure that your motives are pure, that your heart is fixed on Him, and that your faith is unshakable. He is teaching you to pursue His purpose with or without the promise of financial gain.
In fact, the poverty you experience may be the very tool He's using to refine your focus and make sure that you are chasing after His will, not wealth. This season is a crucible for character. It is designed to test whether you will still be faithful to the call, even when it doesn't come with a paycheck.
It's easy to be committed when everything is provided for, but can you remain committed when resources are scarce? God wants to know if you will still say, "Yes, Lord," when the bank account is low. Will you still pursue purpose when the financial rewards are delayed?
He is using this time to make sure that your heart is fixed on His kingdom, not on worldly success. And when you pass this test, when your motives are pure and your faith is strong, blessings will flow in ways you never imagined. My friends, you are not financially broke; you are spiritually being built.
God is aligning you with His timing, teaching you to live by faith, refining your stewardship, cultivating contentment in Christ, and ensuring that your motives are aligned with His divine purpose. Trust the process, for Romans 8:28 tells us, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. " You are being prepared for greater things, and when the appointed time comes, you will walk into financial abundance, not just for yourself, but to fulfill the kingdom work that God has set before you.
Make yourself comfortable and listen to our prayer for you: Heavenly Father, we come before you today, trusting in your perfect plan. We may be facing struggles, but we know that you are using every challenge to shape us, strengthen us, and draw us closer to you. Lord, help us to rely on you, not on worldly wealth, and give us the wisdom to handle the blessings you have in store.
Strengthen our hearts, refine our spirits, and guide our steps as we walk by faith. We trust that you will provide in your perfect timing, and we thank you for the purpose you've placed within us. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
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