Prayer For Tithes And Offering
Giving is not just about placing money in a basket or sending a transfer. It is a reflection of our trust, obedience, and relationship with God. Tithes and offerings are sacred acts of worship that go far beyond obligation or routine. They are an extension of our hearts to God, a symbol of our gratitude for His provision, and a channel through which blessings flow both into our lives and into the lives of others.
In the Bible, God consistently teaches that giving is tied to the condition of the heart. The widow who gave two mites, Abraham giving to Melchizedek, the early church laying offerings at the apostles’ feet—these all reveal the principle that giving is spiritual. Through our generosity, we partner with God’s work, support the needs of the church and community, and open the door for Heaven’s abundance.
God doesn’t need our money. What He desires is our faithfulness. When we release what is in our hands, He releases what is in His. These prayers are meant to guide your spirit as you prepare to give, seek to understand the purpose of giving, and align your heart with Heaven’s way of stewarding wealth. Each prayer begins with a short encouragement, a Bible passage to reflect on, and then a heartfelt prayer. Take time with each one and let the Spirit guide you.
1. Giving with a Cheerful Heart
Even before we give, our attitude matters. God delights in cheerful givers.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
—2 Corinthians 9:7
Heavenly Father, I thank You for every blessing in my life. I don’t want to give out of pressure or fear, but from a heart full of joy and trust. Teach me to give with gladness, not grumbling. Let my hands be open and my spirit willing. I bring this offering not out of habit but from love. You have blessed me beyond what I deserve, and I want to honor You with this small portion. Remove all fear from my heart about what I lose when I give. Instead, help me see all I gain in obedience, in peace, in trust. Fill me with joy that overflows into generosity, and help me remember always that You are my source.
2. Trusting God’s Provision
Sometimes giving stretches our faith, especially when resources feel limited.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
—Philippians 4:19
Lord, I release this offering to You in faith. My budget may seem tight, but I know You are greater than my bank account. I trust that You will supply all I need—spiritually, physically, emotionally. You’ve never failed me, and You never will. Help me release fear and embrace faith. I give not because I have plenty, but because I know You are my provider. When I give, I’m saying, “God, I believe You will take care of me.” Remind me daily that I don’t serve a stingy God. I serve a generous Father who pours out more than I can contain.
3. Honoring God First
The principle of giving our first and best belongs to God.
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
—Proverbs 3:9
Father, before I pay anything else, I honor You with this. You are first in my life. This is not the leftover—it is the first fruit. I give it as a sign that You are my priority. The world teaches me to spend first and give last, but You call me to a better way. Let this gift be holy in Your sight. Receive it as worship, as surrender, as thanksgiving. May this act reorder my heart to place You above all else. May every part of my life fall in line with this first act of honor.
4. Giving Without Expecting Praise
True giving is not done for applause or recognition.
“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”
—Matthew 6:3
Lord, keep my giving pure. Strip away any pride or need for approval from others. Help me give in secret, in humility, seeking no reward but Yours. Let my motivation be love, not attention. Quiet my heart so I’m not tempted to boast or compare. Teach me the joy of silent sacrifice. Let Your eyes be the only eyes I care to please. May this gift speak louder than words. And may it glorify You alone.
5. Breaking the Spirit of Greed
Greed is subtle, but giving breaks its grip.
“No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and money.”
—Matthew 6:24
Lord, I confess any place where greed has crept into my heart. Sometimes I hold too tightly to what You’ve given me. But today, I open my hands. I want You to be my Master, not money. Help me surrender my desire for more, and trust that You are enough. Let this act of giving tear down every idol, every fear, every selfish desire. Make my heart generous. Make my life a vessel. I want to serve You fully—with my time, my heart, and my resources.
6. Supporting Kingdom Work
Giving supports the mission of the Church.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.”
—Malachi 3:10a
Father, thank You for the opportunity to support Your work on earth. I bring this offering to the storehouse, not out of obligation but partnership. Let it feed the hungry, teach the gospel, care for the poor, and uplift the broken. Multiply it beyond what I can see. Let it touch lives I may never meet. And may it be a seed that grows into a harvest of souls. I’m not just giving—I’m investing in eternity.
7. Experiencing God’s Overflow
God promises a return on faithful giving.
“Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven…”
—Malachi 3:10b
God, You are not silent about giving. You dare us to test You. So I do. Not with arrogance, but with faith. As I give today, I believe You will open floodgates. Pour out blessing—not just in money, but in peace, protection, and purpose. Let this offering be a seed planted in good soil. And let the harvest be one that glorifies Your name. Not because I gave, but because You are faithful.
8. Letting Go of Worry
Worry often keeps us from giving freely.
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’… your heavenly Father knows that you need them.”
—Matthew 6:31–32
Father, You see the needs in my life. You know the bills due, the debts, the uncertainties. Yet You ask me not to worry. I lay down worry today. I choose faith over fear. I give not from surplus, but from trust. You are already working on my behalf. You know every hidden need. And I believe You will provide in unexpected ways. As I release this offering, I release control. And I rest in Your care.
9. Giving as a Form of Worship
Giving is not separate from worship—it is worship.
“They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability… entirely on their own.”
—2 Corinthians 8:3
Lord, this is my song to You. Not a melody, but a gift. This is part of my worship. I give not just what I can, but what I choose to in love. Like the early believers, may my offering be filled with devotion. Stir my heart to go beyond comfort and convenience. Receive this as incense before Your throne.
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10. Generosity Reflects God’s Nature
We give because God first gave.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…”
—John 3:16
Lord, You gave the most precious gift—Your Son. How can I hold back anything from You? I want to be like You: generous, selfless, full of love. Help me give not just what’s expected, but from the deep well of gratitude in my heart. Let this offering be a mirror of Your character in me. Let generosity be my identity, not an occasional act.
11. Giving in Times of Lack
Even in seasons of scarcity, giving is still an act of faith.
“They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own…”
—2 Corinthians 8:3
Father, I may not have much in my hand today, but I offer what I can with a willing heart. Teach me not to withhold just because my circumstances are tight. The widow gave two coins, and it moved Your heart. Let my small offering carry great weight in the Spirit. I believe that in Your hands, little becomes much. I choose to trust that even when resources feel small, You are big enough to provide, to bless, and to multiply. I give in faith, not in fear. I give because I trust You are still my source.
12. Building Eternal Treasures
Every act of giving stores up treasure in heaven.
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy…”
—Matthew 6:20
Lord, I know this world is passing. Every dollar I give for Your Kingdom lasts longer than anything I could keep. Help me live with eternity in mind. Let this offering be a deposit into Your eternal storehouse. I want my treasure where You are, not where rust and dust take hold. As I give, remind me that I’m shaping a legacy in Heaven. Use this seed to touch lives, save souls, and build Your Kingdom on earth.
13. Giving Freely and Willingly
A heart that gives willingly honors God more than the amount.
“Then the people rejoiced because they had offered so willingly, for they made their offering to the Lord with a whole heart…”
—1 Chronicles 29:9
Lord, I want to give with joy, not hesitation. Let my offering be a reflection of my love, not my fear. Teach me to be willing. To see giving not as a burden, but as a celebration. I rejoice in this chance to give. I rejoice because You have given me something to give. Fill my heart with excitement, not reluctance. And may my giving stir others to give freely as well.
14. Stewarding God’s Resources
Everything we own is His, and we are just caretakers.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
—Psalm 24:1
Father, all that I have comes from You. My income, my possessions, my strength—it all belongs to You. Help me manage it wisely. Help me use it for good. Let me not waste what You have given, but multiply it with care. As I give this portion, remind me that I am simply returning what already belongs to You. Teach me to live with open hands, and a heart that treasures obedience more than gain.
15. Giving in Secret
Private giving brings public reward from God.
“Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
—Matthew 6:4
Lord, I don’t need anyone else to see what I’ve given. Your eyes are enough. Let this gift be hidden from the eyes of men, but radiant before You. I give without fanfare, without need for praise. You see the motive behind every coin, every note, every transfer. Let this gift be rooted in love. And in Your time, reward it not just in blessing, but in intimacy with You.
16. Teaching Generosity to the Next Generation
Our children learn to give by watching us.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
—Proverbs 22:6
Lord, I want my children to see giving not as a duty but a joy. Help me teach them that generosity is part of following You. Let them see me give, and understand that it is love, not law. Shape their hearts to be tender, unselfish, and trusting. May this seed I sow today also plant something eternal in their spirit. Raise them to be cheerful givers who change the world by the way they love.
17. Blessing the Work of Our Hands
God blesses the labor behind the gift.
“The Lord will open the heavens… to bless all the work of your hands.”
—Deuteronomy 28:12
Father, bless the work that made this offering possible. Thank You for the job, the income, the business, or the opportunity that brought this increase. I dedicate the fruits of my labor to You. May my hands always work in a way that honors You. And may every offering I give be a sign that I recognize You as the one who gives success, increase, and promotion.
18. Releasing the Spirit of Poverty
Giving breaks the chains of lack and fear.
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
—Proverbs 22:9
Lord, I come against every mindset of poverty in my life. The lie that says there will never be enough. The fear that says giving will leave me empty. Break those chains, Lord. Fill me with confidence that You are my sustainer. That I am not called to barely survive, but to overflow in every good work. Use this gift to demolish lack and release abundance. Not just for me—but for others through me.
19. Acknowledging God’s Ownership
We are only stewards; God owns it all.
“Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor… Everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
—1 Chronicles 29:11
Lord, everything I give is already Yours. My house, my income, my time, my very breath—all come from You. Let this gift be an act of humility and gratitude. May I never forget that I’m only a manager of what belongs to You. Help me be faithful, honest, and generous in how I handle Your blessings.
20. Reaping What We Sow
There is a promise of harvest for every seed sown.
“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
—2 Corinthians 9:6
Lord, I release this seed in faith, believing in the harvest to come. You are not mocked—what we sow, we reap. And today I choose to sow in generosity, not in fear. Let this gift come back as peace, as breakthrough, as blessing. I trust that You will water this seed and bring a harvest in due season. May I not grow weary in doing good.
21. Giving to the Needy
Giving to the poor is lending to the Lord.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
—Proverbs 19:17
Lord, let my heart be open to those in need. May I never ignore the cry of the poor. Use me as Your vessel to meet needs. Let this gift be part of that. I don’t want to hoard when I can help. Open my eyes to opportunities to give. And let me give with compassion, not judgment.
22. Partnering in the Gospel
Giving supports the preaching of the Good News.
“I am amply supplied, now that I have received… the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”
—Philippians 4:18
Lord, may this offering fuel the spread of the gospel. Let every cent support pastors, missionaries, and churches doing Your work. May it reach people I will never meet. Let it preach where I cannot go. And may it rise to You as a sweet fragrance of worship and obedience.
23. Faithfulness in Little Things
God watches how we handle the small.
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”
—Luke 16:10
Lord, even if what I give seems small, I want to be faithful with it. Teach me consistency. Let me not wait until I have more before I give. Help me prove trustworthy now, in the little. And in Your time, increase me to do more.
24. Sacrificial Giving
True giving often requires sacrifice.
“They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.”
—2 Corinthians 8:5
Father, this gift may stretch me. It may cost me. But if it brings You glory, I’m willing. Let it be a sweet sacrifice to You. Let it be a symbol of my love and my trust. Strengthen my faith. And fill my heart with peace.
25. Thanking God for the Ability to Give
Giving is a privilege, not a burden.
“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed…”
—2 Corinthians 9:10
Lord, thank You for giving me seed to sow. Thank You for every job, opportunity, or blessing that made this offering possible. I don’t take it lightly. I give with gratitude, not guilt. Let this offering be an expression of thanksgiving. And may it bear fruit in my life, and in the lives of others, for years to come.
CONCLUSION: Prayer For Tithes And Offering
These prayer reminds us that giving is never about money alone. It is about the heart, about trust, about obedience. It is one of the few times in Scripture where God says, “Test Me in this.” Giving reflects what we believe about God. Do we believe He is faithful? Do we believe He provides? Do we believe we are stewards, not owners?
When we give, we worship. We honor God. We invest in eternity. We open our lives to His blessings—not just financial, but spiritual, emotional, and relational.
Whether we have much or little, the spirit behind the gift is what God sees. May every prayer above lead you into a deeper relationship with the Giver of all things. May your offerings be pleasing to Him, and may your heart always remain open to give as He leads.
He is faithful. He is good. And He always honors obedience.
