WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IS DRAINING?
Scriptures compare a draining bank account with a bag
with hole or a leaky bucket. We find this comparison in Haggai 1:6
"... he
that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes."
From this text, we find 5 things that indicate that the
bag has holes :
1. You spend a lot
of money, but you haven't much to show for it.
2. You keep filling
your plates, but you never get filled up.
3. You keep
drinking and drinking and drinking, but you're always thirsty.
4. You put on layer
after layer of clothes, but you can't get warm.
5. You work but you
cannot earn enough to live. You spend money as fast as you earn it.
WHAT CAN CAUSE SOMEONE'S BANK ACCOUNT TO DRAIN?
Anything causing someone's bank account to drain, the
Bible calls it "DEVOURER".
Malachi 3:11 And I will rebuke THE DEVOURER for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
The Bible provides to us some cases of people whose bank
accounts have been attacked and drained by the devourer. Let us find the causes:
1st cause : BEING UNDER A LONG LASTING
PLAGUE (sickness, disease, ...)
For 12 years, this woman had an issue of blood which
completely drained her bank account until she became broke.
Luke 8:43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any
2nd cause : LIVING A WILD LIFE STYLE
(prostitution, fornication, poor management, self-indulgence, lack of restraint, lack of
prudence, ...)
After gathering together his heritage, the prodigal
son left his father for a wild life style until his bank account was completelly
drained and he became broke.
Luke 15:13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
3rd cause : LIVING A LIFE WITHOUT GOD
GUIDANCE
Elimelek and his family left Bethleem to go to Moab
without consulting God. After 10 years spent out of their God-given land, the family was financially drained until the father and the 2 sons died and Naomi went back
home completely broke.
Ruth 1:21 I went
out full, and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why [then] call ye me
Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath
afflicted me?
4th cause : LIVING A LIFE IN WHICH GOD AND
THE INTERESTS OF HIS KINGDOM ARE NOT NOT FIRST NOR PRIORITIES.
Haggai 1:9 Ye
looked for much, and, lo, [it came] to little; and when ye brought [it] home, I
did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that [is]
waste, and ye run every man unto his
own house.
5th cause : BEING UNFAITHFUL IN BRINGING THE
TITHES AND OFFERINGS IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
Malachi 3:10 "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts.
6th cause : LIVING A SELFISH AND
SELF-CENTERED LIFE
Luke 12:17 He thought, ‘What should “I” do? I don’t have enough room to store my crops.’
Luke 12:18 He said, ‘“I” know what “I”’ll do. “I”’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones so that “I” can store all my grain and goods in them. Luke 12:19 Then “I”’ll say to myself, "You’ve stored up a lot of good things for years to come. Take life easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."’
WHAT TO DO?
1. Rebuke the devourer
2. Believe right about money so you can live right with money.
3. Believe that good health is your portion in Jesus Christ. Claim it and revoke any evil cycle of interminable sickness and diseas
4. In Christ, you can be empowered to live self-condoled. By faith, bring your body, mind and soul under subjection of the Holy Spirit.
5. In Christ, you are not left without guidance. By faith, allow the Lord to lead your life.
6. Let Christ be always first in everything.
7. Covenant to always honor God with your tithes and offerings.
8. In the name of Jesus Christ, break any power of self-centeredness, selfishness and pride.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINE
Prayer 1
Praise the Father for the blessing of your job and business. Glorify Him for the money he has blessed you with and for the money He will bless you with.
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PRAYER 2
Pray and dedicate your work, your business and your bank account into the hands of the Father. Ask him to seal it with the seal of his blessing so that it can be a blessing. Rebuke any devourer draining your money !
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PRAYER 3
Pray the Father for your health and the health of your loved ones. In the Name of Jesus Christ, rebuke any interminable cycle of sickness in your house.
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PRAYER 4
Pray the Father to empower you with the grace of self-control and strong management over your body, your emotions, your feelings and your finances.
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PRAYER 5
Pray the Father to forgive you for anytime you led yourself. Ask him to lead your life from henceforth.
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PRAYER 6
Pray the Father to forgive you anytime you failed to honor Him as the First in your life.
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PRAYER 7
Pray the Father to forgive you anytime you failed to be faithful in bringing tithes and offerings in his house.
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PRAYER 8
Pray the Father to fill your heart with love.
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