A Prayer for Abundance and Stewardship
"Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks." - 2 Chronicles 32:28
Heavenly Father,
We come before You in humble adoration, acknowledging the greatness of Your love and provision for us. In the words of 2 Chronicles 32:28 from the King James Version, we are reminded that even during challenging times, You bless Your people with storehouses filled with increase—corn, wine, and oil—that sustain us and represent not just physical nourishment but also spiritual richness. We recognize that all good things come from You, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, and it fills our hearts with gratitude.
Lord, as we reflect on this verse, we ask for Your guidance in our lives so that we may recognize the abundance You have given us. We seek to trust in Your provision, ensuring that we are not dictated by the current circumstances or challenges we face. Help us to see that, like the storehouses of corn, wine, and oil, You prepare us for future needs and desires, often beyond our understanding. Instill in us a sense of hope and assurance that in Your rich mercy and grace, our every need is met according to Your glorious riches.
Father, we pray that as You fill our storehouses, we may also become willing vessels for sharing these blessings with others. Teach us the value of generosity and stewardship. Help us to cultivate our resources wisely and with a joyful spirit, knowing that they are not just for us but are intended to be shared for the growth and benefit of those around us. As it is written in Your word, ‘The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him’ (Proverbs 20:7). May we lead lives that reflect Your character and Your generosity, setting examples for our children and future generations.
We also reflect on the stalls and cotes mentioned in this verse. Lord, we are reminded of the responsibility we hold to care for the animals and beings You have entrusted to us. Grant us wisdom and compassion in our stewardship of the earth, our pets, and those in our care. Teach us to value all of creation and to honor our responsibilities as caretakers. May we always strive to protect, nurture, and sustain all that You have created, recognizing that in their flourish, we too are enriched.
Lord, as we seek His provisions, let our hearts not only desire abundance for ourselves but also the prosperity for those around us. Let our prayers include those in need—those who are struggling with hunger, poverty, and despair. We ask that You guide us to bless them not merely with material possessions but with hope, love, and support. Ignite in us a desire to stand in the gap for those less fortunate and lead us to opportunities to serve them.
We also ask for spiritual abundance, Lord. Fill our hearts with joy, peace, and understanding. Teach us to seek first the kingdom of God and understand that all these things will be added to us. May we become conduits of Your grace and love in every interaction, anchoring our hope in You alone.
As we steward our increases—be it in our homes, workplaces, or communities—may we always reflect the goodness of Your character and the abundance of Your love. Grant us strength and wisdom to manage what You have given us, to share generously with those in need, and to nurture Your creation as You designed.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
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2 Chronicles 32:28 - "Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks."
"Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks." - 2 Chronicles 32:28
2 Chronicles 28:3
2 Chronicles 20:28
2 Chronicles 32:2 - "And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem,"
2 Chronicles 32:32 - "Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel."
2 Chronicles 28:2 - "For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim."
2 Chronicles 32:20 - "And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven."
1 Chronicles 2:32 - "And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children."
2 Chronicles 20:28 - "And they came to Jerusalem with psalteries and harps and trumpets unto the house of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 32:16 - "And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah."
2 Chronicles 9:28 - "And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands."
1 Chronicles 2:28 - "And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, and Abishur."
2 Chronicles 28:17 - "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives."
2 Chronicles 20:32 - "And he walked in the way of Asa his father, and departed not from it, doing that which was right in the sight of the LORD."
Exodus 32:28
2 Chronicles 32:10 - "Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon do ye trust, that ye abide in the siege in Jerusalem?"
2 Chronicles 32:19 - "And they spake against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, which were the work of the hands of man."
2 Chronicles 28:14 - "So the armed men left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the congregation."
2 Chronicles 18:28 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."
2 Chronicles 28:16 - "¶ At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him."
2 Chronicles 25:28 - "And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah."
2 Chronicles 18:32 - "For it came to pass, that, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back again from pursuing him."
2 Chronicles 28:20 - "And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not."
2 Chronicles 32:7 - "Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:"
2 Chronicles 28:22 - "¶ And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz."
2 Chronicles 28:4 - "He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree."
2 Kings 23:28 - "Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Chronicles 34:32 - "And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers."
2 Chronicles 32:29 - "Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance: for God had given him substance very much."