Anyone looking for a prayer for abundance usually wants to get out of a season of want: little money, worries, the feeling that no matter how hard they work, it is never enough. In the Christian faith, abundance does not mean only more money, but a full life: health, peace at home, loved ones, honest work and a grateful heart. In the approach presented here, a prayer for abundance and well-being can begin with thanksgiving and can ask for a blessing on everything you do; you do not have to feel gratitude in order to ask for help. In this article you will find what Scripture says about plenty, suitable prayers, psalms and a model prayer in your own words.
What abundance means in the Christian faith
In the Christian reading proposed in this article, abundance is life lived to the full with God, in which material things also have their place, but not the first place. Christ says: “I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).
A few ideas that change the way we pray:
- Plenty begins with thanksgiving. You can cultivate gratitude without denying real needs. Not feeling joy or gratitude does not make you guilty and does not prove that you do not deserve help.
- Well-being is also spiritual. A person with a lot of money but no peace does not live in abundance.
- Generosity multiplies. “He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6). In the context of chapter 9 of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians, giving is asked for without compulsion. The image of sowing expresses a religious call to generosity, not a guaranteed rate of return for those who donate.
- First the kingdom of God. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
The prayer presented here is not the “law of attraction”, nor formulas that “attract money”. It is offered as a relationship of faith, without the promise that a thought, an emotion or a number of repetitions will produce income.
A prayer for abundance, in your own words
The text below is not a traditional prayer, but a model you can say in your own words:
Lord, I thank You for all that I have: for life, for health, for my home and for my loved ones. Forgive me for my discontent and for the worries I have shut myself in. Bless the work of my hands and grant increase in all that I do. Give me as much as is good for me, so that I may live with dignity and be able to help others too. Keep me from greed, from envy and from the fear of want. May my home be full of peace and joy. Amen.
At the end you can add the doxology from the prayers of the Church: “Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.” You can say it in the morning, before work. A few weeks of prayer with thanksgiving are not a deadline by which a change in your state of mind or your income should appear. You can adapt or stop the practice if it weighs on you; the help you need does not depend on completing it.
A prayer for well-being in the family
A prayer for well-being usually concerns the whole family: a safe roof, food on the table, healthy children, peace. A few guidelines:
- Mention everyone by name and ask for what each one needs.
- Bless the table before and after meals; it is a form of thanksgiving for food in Christian life.
- Have your home blessed by the priest, at Theophany or whenever you feel the need.
- Give alms, even small ones. Tradition says that the hand that gives does not remain empty. This is an encouragement of faith, not an obligation to give beyond your means, nor a guarantee that you will get money back.
On increase in the home and prayers for money, you will find dedicated articles in our series: the prayer for increase and the prayer for money.
The prayer of thanksgiving: the foundation of plenty
A short prayer of thanksgiving is: “Glory to God for all things!”, the words attributed to Saint John Chrysostom at the end of his life, spoken in exile and in suffering. This attribution also appears in the OCA Thanksgiving message of November 28, 2024, in a religious context; it does not mean that anyone must endure harm or postpone care in order to prove gratitude.
A simple exercise to do in the evening: it is an optional suggestion for reflection, not a condition for asking for help or for saying what you lack; you do not have to force yourself to find a reason for gratitude.
- Think of three good things from the day that has passed.
- Thank God for each one, by name.
- Only then tell Him what you lack.
Gratitude can be a personal exercise in reflection without being a treatment for anxiety or depression. Ohio State presents the limits of gratitude interventions in an article from 2020 republished in 2024: the analysis discussed found limited effects on these symptoms, not a basis for recommending gratitude as a treatment. You can seek qualified support without waiting to feel more gratitude.
A prayer for prosperity: what we ask for and what we do not
A prayer for prosperity is natural as long as it does not turn into greed. Here is a simple comparison:
| Healthy request | Request to avoid |
|---|---|
| “Bless my work.” | “Let me earn without working.” |
| “Give me what I need and let me be able to help.” | “Give me more than others.” |
| “Keep me from debts and worries.” | “Make my competitor lose.” |
| “Give me wisdom with money.” | “Show me the winning numbers.” |
The Holy Apostle Paul writes that he has learned to be content in every situation, to live both in abundance and in need (Philippians 4:11–12). This is, in fact, true freedom from money.
Blessing and plenty: saints and feasts
The article mentions a few feasts and saints to whom the faithful can turn when they pray for blessing and plenty:
- The Annunciation (March 25): if you come across an “Annunciation prayer” for luck and well-being in the family, do not take it as a promise of results. The feast is one of joy and of the beginning of salvation; you can pray to the Mother of God for your home, but without treating the prayer as a “good luck charm”.
- Saint Spyridon (December 12) and Saint Nicholas (December 6): known for their care for those in need.
- Saint Paraskevi (October 14): you can ask for her intercession for your home.
For the texts of akathists and prayers to the saints, use books printed with the blessing of the Church.
Psalm for abundance
For the reading proposed here as a psalm for abundance, you can choose from the following psalms that speak of God’s providence and plenty:
- Psalm 64 – “You crown the year with Your goodness.” A psalm of fruits and harvest.
- Psalm 22 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
- Psalm 33 – “I will bless the Lord at all times.” The psalm of thanksgiving.
- Psalm 144 – “The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in due season.”
Spiritual abundance and the roots of lack
Spiritual abundance is used here as a personal sense of sufficiency, without assuming that a believer no longer feels fear. The feeling that “it is not enough” may be connected with present needs, with insecurity or with personal and family experiences. Stories about grandparents who lived through famine, collectivization and poverty, or about parents who kept repeating “money is hard to make” or “money spoils people”, can be explored without deducing from them a diagnosis, an energetic transmission or a single cause of your worries.
At Adevăr și Lecuire, Cristina Balan works with these patterns through Unbindings. We have written about them in the article on poverty inherited from the family line. If you recognize yourself in this, you can read what you will find in the book Unbindings for Abundance or get it directly: Abundance – Complete Unbindings (PDF). There is also an Abundance bundle with PDF and essential oil. The materials and the oil are optional, for reflection and personal ritual; you do not have to buy or work through them in order to have access to psychological or financial support.
The essential oil in the bundle is optional and must not be swallowed. The example in the text — 2–3 drops in 10 ml of vegetable oil — is not a universally safe dilution: the product’s composition and label must allow application to the skin and indicate the appropriate way to use it. Do not apply a product with unclear composition or instructions, and do not assume that a patch test rules out all reactions. Keep it away from young children and pets, and ask a doctor’s advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding, epilepsy or asthma. Some citrus oils can make the skin photosensitive; follow the product’s warnings, without assuming that all oils have the same limits. Its use remains one of aroma and personal ritual; it does not treat anxiety and does not replace medical care.
None of this promises financial gains. The Unbindings address fear, shame and beliefs about money spiritually; this practice is not a validated treatment for anxiety and does not replace psychological support or the advice of a financial specialist.
Frequently asked questions
Is it right to pray for money and abundance?
You can ask for help even when it is hard for you to feel gratitude, without turning prayer into a promise of gain. Christ taught us to ask for “our daily bread”. It is natural to ask for a blessing on your work, security for your family and the ability to help others.
Which psalm is read for plenty?
Psalm 64 speaks of the blessing of the harvest, Psalm 22 of the trust that nothing will be lacking, and Psalm 33 is a psalm of thanksgiving. Read them in the morning, with gratitude for what you already have, not as formulas for attracting money.
Which saint helps with well-being?
The faithful can pray to Saint Spyridon and Saint Nicholas, known for their care for the poor, and to Saint Paraskevi for increase in the home. The saints are asked to intercede with God; their help is not a guarantee of gain.
What is the difference between abundance and prosperity?
Prosperity refers mainly to the material side: money, possessions, financial security. In the spiritual sense used in this article, abundance is broader: it includes peace of soul, good relationships, health and gratitude. You can be prosperous without living in abundance, and vice versa.
Why don’t I feel abundance even though I pray?
Not feeling abundance does not mean that you are praying wrongly, that you are ungrateful or that you have an inherited block. Needs and worries can have different causes, including circumstances over which you have little control. You can keep prayer, daily thanksgiving and inner work if they help you, without turning them into obligations; almsgiving remains free and suited to your resources. For symptoms that weigh on you, you can seek medical or psychological help, and for financial difficulties, practical support suited to your situation. Do not wait for a ritual to change your state first.
Note: This article is spiritual and informative in nature. It does not offer financial advice and does not replace the guidance of a spiritual father.
