Prosperity Begins Within: Living the Abundant Life God Desires for You

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” – 3 John 1:2

When we look at Scripture through the lens of God's heart, we see something beautiful and consistent: God desires for His children to prosper. Not just spiritually, but in every area of life. Think about it—He’s not a God of lack. He’s a King who reigns in heaven, a place untouched by pain, sickness, or lack. And if He is King, and you are His child, then that makes you royalty—an heir to His Kingdom and a joint-heir with Christ (Romans 8:17).

God's Plan for Your Prosperity

The idea of prosperity has sometimes been misunderstood. But biblical prosperity is not about greed—it’s about nothing missing, nothing broken. It’s about walking in wholeness, mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially.

Psalm 115:14 declares, “The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children.” That’s not a promise rooted in worldly striving—it’s a declaration of your inheritance as a child of God. He wants to increase you so that your life becomes a living testimony of His goodness and glory.

When you walk in prosperity, you don’t just benefit—you become a blessing. You show the world what it looks like to be a son or daughter of the Most High. Your life becomes a mirror of heaven, and God gets the honor when His children reflect His abundance and grace.

Soul Prosperity is the Key

But take note—there’s a foundation to all of this: “as your soul prospers.” Your soul is the seat of your will, emotions, and thoughts. If your mind is weighed down with fear, bitterness, or doubt, it will be hard to walk in the fullness of what God wants to give you.

This is why the renewing of your mind is so critical (Romans 12:2). If your soul is sick—bound by old patterns, toxic thinking, or emotional wounds—your growth will be stunted. You’ll resist the very blessings God wants to pour into your life.

Prosperity Requires a Decision

Abundant life is a choice. Not something to chase in the world’s system, but something to receive by faith and steward by renewing your soul. Decide today that you’re going to believe God. That you’re going to meditate on His Word until your soul is in alignment with His will.

God wants you to have good things—not just for comfort’s sake, but so you can fulfill your assignment, bless others, and reveal the glory of His Kingdom in the earth.

Confession of Prosperity:

Father, I thank You that I am Your child and joint-heir with Christ. I believe that You want me to prosper in every area of life—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially. I declare that my soul is prospering as I renew my mind with Your Word. I walk in divine health, abundance, and increase. Nothing is missing, nothing is broken. I live as a testimony of Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.