Appendix 1: A 30-Day Reading Plan

These are the thirty key verses of this book, one for each day of a month. Read the verse slowly, then read a little of the chapter around it in your Bible. Ask yourself two questions: What does this show me about God? What does it ask of me? End with a short prayer.

Week 1: Whose is it?

• Day 1. Psalm 24:1. The earth is the LORD’s. What do I treat as mine that is really His?
• Day 2. 1 Chronicles 29:11-14. Everything comes from God. Thank Him for three things He has given you.
• Day 3. Deuteronomy 8:17-18. It is God who gives the ability to grow wealthy. Where am I tempted to forget Him?
• Day 4. Genesis 2:15. Made to work and to take care of. Offer your work today to God.
• Day 5. Matthew 6:24. You cannot serve both God and money. Which master has my heart?
• Day 6. 2 Corinthians 8:9. He became poor for your sake. Spend time thanking Jesus for His riches toward you.
• Day 7. Matthew 6:19-21. Where is my treasure? Where is my heart?

Week 2: The heart behind the wallet

• Day 8. Ecclesiastes 5:10. Whoever loves money never has enough. Where do I struggle to say “enough”?
• Day 9. Luke 12:15. Life does not come from the things a person owns. What am I looking to for life?
• Day 10. Proverbs 30:8-9. Give me neither poverty nor wealth. Pray this prayer honestly.
• Day 11. Philippians 4:11-13. I have learned to be content. What is God teaching me through my circumstances?
• Day 12. Hebrews 13:5. I will never abandon you. Bring your money fears to the God who never leaves.
• Day 13. Matthew 6:33. Seek the kingdom first. What would putting God first look like today?
• Day 14. 1 Timothy 6:6-10. Godliness with contentment is great gain. Where has the love of money crept into my heart?

Week 3: Wisdom for everyday money

• Day 15. Proverbs 11:1. God detests dishonest scales. Is there any dishonesty in how I earn or spend?
• Day 16. Proverbs 13:11. Money gathered bit by bit grows. Where do I need patience instead of haste?
• Day 17. Proverbs 21:5. The plans of the diligent bring gain. Do I have a plan for my money?
• Day 18. Luke 14:28. Count the cost. Is there a decision I need to think through more carefully?
• Day 19. Proverbs 27:23-24. Know how your flocks are doing. Do I know where my money goes?
• Day 20. Proverbs 22:7. The borrower becomes the lender’s slave. What step can I take toward freedom from debt?

Week 4: Generous like God

• Day 21. Proverbs 3:9-10. Honour the LORD with the first and best. Do I give first, or from what’s left?
• Day 22. Malachi 3:10. Bring the full tithe. What is God asking me to give?
• Day 23. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8. God loves a cheerful giver. What would make my giving more joyful?
• Day 24. Proverbs 11:24-25. The generous will prosper. Who could I refresh today?
• Day 25. Acts 20:35. It is more blessed to give than to receive. When have I found this to be true?
• Day 26. Proverbs 19:17. Kindness to the poor is lending to the LORD. Who in need can I help this week?
• Day 27. Mark 12:43-44. The widow gave everything. What would sacrificial giving look like for me?

Days 28-30: Treasure that lasts

• Day 28. 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Rich in good deeds. How can I use what I have to do good?
• Day 29. Luke 16:10-11. Faithful in the smallest matter. What small thing can I be faithful in today?
• Day 30. Matthew 25:21. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Pray that you will hear these words one day, and write down one commitment you want to keep.