Father, You have blessed my life abundantly. Yet, there are times when I want more, and more. When I’m honest with myself, this desire is overindulgence with its primary motive being greed. It leads me away from Your peace and contentment, which is what I long for. Forgive me, Lord, for allowing these desires to take root in my heart.1
I understand that the law has shown me my sin, revealing the covetousness within me.2 I acknowledge that the love of money and the craving for material things can lead me into all kinds of evil, pulling me away from the faith and piercing my soul with many sorrows.3 Help me to keep my life free from the love of money and to be content with what I have, trusting in Your promise that You will never leave me nor forsake me.4 Lord, I know that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, and yet, I sometimes fall into the trap of measuring my worth by what I have.5 Teach me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all other things will be added to me according to Your will.6 Help me to guard my heart with all vigilance, for I know that from it flow the springs of life.7
May I put to death whatever is earthly in me, including covetousness, which Your Word equates with idolatry.8 Let my desire be for the higher gifts that lead to a more excellent way, the way of love and selflessness.9 Please grant me the strength to resist temptation, knowing that when desire gives birth to sin, it ultimately brings forth death.10 Instead, let me find contentment and joy in serving others, giving generously without holding back.11 I place my trust in You, Lord, knowing that with You, nothing is impossible.12 Help me to walk in the freedom of self-control, that I may live a life that honors You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.