In the economy of the New Covenant, poverty is not a reflection of your bank account; it is a condition of the mind. You can be given a million dollars, but if you possess a poverty mindset, that wealth will eventually find its way back to a source that understands prosperity. To reign in life, you must undergo a radical mental shift from the limitations of lack to the creative revelation of God.
The Error of the Lowly Place
King Solomon observed a specific evil under the sun, which he described as an error proceeding from the ruler. He saw servants on horses while princes walked on the ground like servants. This error occurs when believers, who are called to be kings and priests, accept a lowly place in life while the wicked prosper. Ecclesiastes 10-7 (NKJV) says: “I have seen servants on horses, while princes walk on the ground like servants.”
- A poverty mindset is an error that accepts a low place instead of ruling.
- You must realize that you are the head and not the tail, seated in heavenly places.
- The rich rule over the poor, and God has called you to be the ruler through the abundance of grace.
Creativity vs. Toiling
A poverty mindset lacks creativity and relies on human toiling. Peter toiled all night and caught nothing, but the blessing came through obedience to a specific word. Luke 5-5 (NKJV) records: “But Simon answered and said to Him, ‘Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.'”
- When you spend time with God, you spend time with creativity itself.
- Money follows value and creative ideas imparted by the Spirit.
- You must move from miracle living, which fixes broken systems, to blessed living, which establishes sustained inheritance.
The Power of Kingdom Words
Your mind is shifted by the creative words in your mouth. Faith is a speaking spirit, and you shall have whatever you say, not just what you pray. Mark 11-23 (NKJV) teaches: “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.”
- You must continually speak and decree that wealth and riches are in your house.
- Stop using your mouth to complain about lack and start using it to command mountains of debt to move.
- Positive confessions in the morning align your body and mind with what your spirit already knows.
Conclusion
Shifting to a Kingdom mindset requires the washing of the word to remove the programming of religious poverty. You are not a beggar for a miracle; you are a son entering an inheritance. God takes pleasure in your prosperity because it magnifies His ability to keep His covenant. Stop toiling in your own strength, activate your creative mind, and step into the wealthy place God has prepared for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a poverty mindset?
If you are content with lack, feel guilty about being blessed, or lack creative ideas for increase, you are likely operating under a poverty mindset.
Is being content the same as being poor?
No; you can be content in a small house while growing towards your million dollar inheritance. Contentment is about peace, but a poverty mindset is about limitation.
Why does money run away from some people?
Money travels to where there is value and a “prosperity mind”. If your mind is programmed for poverty, you will eventually lose what you have to those who understand Kingdom laws.
How do I activate creativity for wealth?
Spend time in the presence of God. He is a creative God, and His anointing distinguishes you from the world, giving you insights that lead to prosperity.
This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.