Years ago, I shared something profound with our church. I told God’s people: “The same urgency we give to an altar call for salvation and healing is the same urgency we should give to an altar call for prosperity.” We treat sin and sickness as abnormal. But we tolerate poverty, or we spiritualize it away. That shouldn’t be.
Friend, God wants you to walk in financial dominion (Psalm 72:8-11). As a child of God, wealth is a tool for fulfilling your divine purpose. Without resources, certain dimensions of God’s calling on your life will remain unfulfilled. We must not live in neglect or denial of it (Philippians 4:13-19).
As a child of God, you need to be in environments where healthy discussions about money take place (Psalm 112:1-3). For too long, Christians have believed the statement that “this world is not ours, we are just passing through.” That statement is not entirely accurate (1 Timothy 6:17).
We are not just passers-by on the earth. God has placed us here to dominate for Him (Psalm 37:11). One of the tools required for dominion is wealth and financial capacity. The earlier you accept this truth, the better for you. Stop living in denial of money. Also, stop having an unhealthy relationship with it (Matthew 6:24-33).
The devil would rather keep you poor than keep you sick (3 John 1:2). He has no problem with you praying for healing, but he fills you with guilt when you pray for money the right way. Why? Because he knows that money in the hands of a well-taught believer will destroy his agenda (Luke 12:16-20, 16:19-21).
Financial dominion is a fight (Proverbs 11:16). First, it requires the right understanding. Second, it requires strength and intimacy with God. Third, it requires holy dissatisfaction — a refusal to remain in lack (Genesis 27:40). If you lack financial dominion, your spirituality will not translate into practical results.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria