Date: Thursday, 12th November, 2026
Text: Proverbs 3:9–10; Proverbs 11:24–25
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
One of the reasons many people are not successful in life is poor financial decisions and planning. Financial prudence is very important in achieving good success. A prodigal spender is already on the path to financial failure, while gambling as a lifestyle is a recipe for disaster. You cannot spend carelessly and expect to build lasting wealth.
Good success does not happen by mere wishful thinking; it requires careful planning. Nothing should be left to chance, except trusting God for favour after you have done the needful through diligence, wise decisions and careful investments. Faith is not an excuse for financial recklessness.
Kingdom investments through first fruits, tithes, freewill offerings and general almsgiving are expressions of honour, worship and obedience to God. Proverbs 3:9–10 teaches us to honour the Lord with our substance and the firstfruits of our increase, while Proverbs 11:24–25 reminds us that generosity does not lead to poverty; the liberal soul shall be made fat, and he that waters shall be watered also.
Learn to manage what God has placed in your hands. Spend wisely, save consistently, invest carefully and remain generous towards God’s work and those in need. Good success is not just about how much you earn, but also how wisely you manage, invest and give what comes into your hands.
Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me wisdom and discipline to make sound financial decisions. Deliver me from wastefulness, greed and financial recklessness. Teach me to honour You with my resources, invest wisely and become a blessing to others, in Jesus’ name.
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