(Proverbs 3:1-12 NLT)

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

Did a particular verse, phrase, or promise stick out to you? Never ignore when that happens as God can certainly be speaking to you.

Our finances and money management will always be a reflection and an indicator of biblical qualities such as favor with God and man and a good reputation. Even the world places a numerical value on our handling of money with a credit score. Regardless of what yours may be today, honoring God and giving Him the best part of everything we produce will lead us to the right places in life and finances. Maybe you are in a season of great blessing right now or maybe you are in a time of great need. The seasons of our lives will change but God can be God through them all.

Listen once more, but be sure you catch the first two words of how God addresses you:

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain, and your vats will overflow with good wine. My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:1-12 NLT)

Let’s pray: “Father, I desire Your loyalty and kindness in my life. I seek a good reputation. I want to stay with You and away from evil in all things. Help me to honor You with all You give me and to always offer You my very best in everything I produce and gain. As above, so below.”