BREAKING FINANCIAL BARRIERS

BREAKING FINANCIAL BARRIERS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18

Key Verse: “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” (Deuteronomy 8:18, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Proverbs 10:22, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Malachi 3:10-12, Psalm 35:27, Philippians 4:19

INTRODUCTION:
Financial barriers are limitations that hinder a person from experiencing God’s abundance and walking in their full economic potential. These barriers can be spiritual, mental, or situational, but all have one thing in common — they restrict progress and frustrate divine purpose.

God’s will is not for His children to live under perpetual financial struggle, but to have sufficiency in all things and abound to every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8). The power to break financial barriers is not found in human schemes, but in aligning with God’s principles for provision and prosperity.

This message will equip you with biblical wisdom and prophetic insights to break free from every financial limitation and walk in covenant wealth.

1. UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL BARRIERS

a) Spiritual oppression (Haggai 1:6)
The devourer can hinder financial fruitfulness through disobedience or spiritual attacks.

b) Limiting mindsets (Proverbs 23:7)
Your thoughts about money shape your financial reality.

c) Poor stewardship (Luke 16:10-12)
Mismanaging little resources blocks access to greater ones.

d) Lack of vision and diligence (Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 10:4)
Without vision and hard work, resources remain stagnant.

Biblical Example: The widow in 2 Kings 4 — trapped in debt until divine intervention changed her situation.

2. BIBLICAL KEYS TO BREAKING FINANCIAL BARRIERS

a) Covenant partnership with God (Malachi 3:10)
Tithing and giving position you for open heavens.

b) Strategic work and diligence (Proverbs 22:29)
Skill and excellence attract divine and human favour.

c) Speaking prosperity (Job 22:28)
Your confession shapes your provision.

d) Practicing generosity (Luke 6:38)
Giving breaks the spirit of lack and attracts divine supply.

Biblical Example: Isaac in Genesis 26 — sowed in famine and reaped a hundredfold.

3. OVERCOMING THE ENEMIES OF FINANCIAL PROGRESS

a) Spirit of waste (John 6:12)
Even Jesus gathered fragments; avoid wastefulness.

b) Fear of taking godly risks (Ecclesiastes 11:4)
Fear stops you from sowing into opportunities.

c) Laziness and procrastination (Proverbs 20:4)
Delays in action create missed seasons.

d) Wrong associations (Proverbs 13:20)
The wrong people can drain your resources.

Biblical Example: The prodigal son — wrong decisions and waste brought financial ruin until repentance restored him.

4. PROPHETIC STEPS INTO SUPERNATURAL WEALTH

a) Align with divine purpose (Matthew 6:33)
When your financial life serves God’s kingdom, He funds your vision.

b) Ask for divine ideas (Genesis 30:37-43)
God-inspired strategies can multiply wealth supernaturally.

c) Engage in prophetic giving (1 Kings 17:10-16)
Sacrificial obedience unlocks supernatural supply.

d) Walk in thanksgiving (Psalm 67:5-6)
Gratitude provokes the earth to yield its increase.

Biblical Example: The Shunammite woman — generosity brought her miracle harvest and divine preservation.

CONCLUSION:
Financial barriers are not permanent; they are broken when you walk in covenant principles, apply divine wisdom, and receive prophetic direction. God is ready to move you from survival to abundance, from scarcity to overflow — if you will align your finances with His will.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, open the heavens over my finances.
2. Father, deliver me from every spirit of financial limitation.
3. Lord, grant me divine ideas for wealth creation.
4. Father, restore all resources wasted in my past.
5. Lord, make me a faithful steward of every resource.
6. Father, connect me with destiny helpers for financial breakthrough.
7. Lord, give me the boldness to take godly opportunities.
8. Father, rebuke the devourer in my life.
9. Lord, let my hands prosper in all I do.
10. Father, make me a channel of blessing to others.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Every financial barrier over your life is broken now!
2. You are stepping into a season of supernatural provision!
3. Your hands will never lack productive work!
4. God will open unusual doors of financial favour!
5. Your debts are cancelled in Jesus’ name!
6. The Lord will release divine ideas into your mind!
7. The devourer is rebuked over your resources!
8. You will prosper in times of famine!
9. You will be a blessing to nations!
10. Your finances will align with God’s abundance!