In a world where material success often takes center stage, it’s easy to overlook the deeper contributions people make to society. We’ve grown accustomed to measuring someone’s worth by what they own, the titles they hold, or how visible their success appears.
But this mindset blinds us to the true gifts and impact individuals bring into the world – the kind of value that can’t be counted in dollars or displayed in status symbols.
When we discount someone’s gifts because they don’t fit a materialistic mold, we miss out on the true value of human potential.
The artist whose work stirs souls, the teacher who inspires minds, the relationship that brings comfort, those of us who cultivate community – these contributions may not come with fame or fortune, but they ripple out, shaping lives and shifting hearts.
What’s more, this limited way of seeing others often reflects a deeper issue – how we define value within ourselves.
If we only acknowledge what’s externally impressive, we might also be dismissing our own quiet strengths and unseen victories. Recognizing the worth in others, regardless of their material standing, is a mirror – it shows us whether we truly understand the meaning of purpose, integrity, and love.
So how do we shift this?
Check your lens: Notice when you’re making snap judgments about someone’s value based on their appearance, job, or financial status. Ask yourself, “What gifts/ understanding does this person bring? and how do they contribute to the different aspects of our process?”
Celebrate the unseen: Acknowledge and affirm the contributions of those around you – the emotional support a friend offers, the creative spark someone shares, or the wisdom a person helps unlock.
Redefine success: Understand what success means to you and why. Is that useful now?
What are additional aspects and qualities that would add to a feeling of achievement and success in the different contexts of your day and life?
Effective Communication begins when we stop weighing people by what they have and start honoring who they are.
Let’s move past the surface and recognize the power of each person’s unique role in creating a more compassionate, connected world.
I come before you, acknowledging that there are patterns in my life and in my family’s history that I no longer wish to carry. I lean into your understanding God and the mentorship of your Holy Spirit. I recognize that there are generational curses of financial lack, poverty, fear, and guilt that have been passed down through my ancestors. Today, I choose to break these curses in the name of Jesus Christ.
I repent for any ways I have aligned with these financial struggles, and I ask for your forgiveness. I renounce the belief that money is evil, that it’s hard to come by, or that I am unworthy of abundance. I break any strongholds of fear, guilt, and shame that have controlled my financial decisions.
I ask that you cleanse my heart and my finances, and that you show me new ways of thinking about money – ways that honor you and reflect your provision and abundance. Teach me how to steward the resources you’ve given me with wisdom, generosity, and integrity.
I declare that I am no longer bound by the patterns of the past and the lies of the enemy. I choose to live in the freedom you’ve promised, knowing that you are my Provider and that you want me to live in abundance.
Thank You for breaking the chains of financial struggles over my life. I receive your peace and your provision today, and I commit to building a legacy of financial freedom for myself and for future generations.
Money struggles often feel like they’ve been handed down to us – almost like a family heirloom we didn’t ask for. Whether it’s constant financial stress, the inability to break free from debt, or even feelings of guilt tied to wealth, these patterns run deeper than just our actions. They can be rooted in generations of inherited beliefs and trauma.
So, what’s really going on when we feel stuck in a cycle of financial difficulty? The answer lies in generational curses – unspoken agreements or beliefs passed down through family lines. These beliefs impact the way we see money, the way we relate to it, and even the way we subconsciously handle it.
What Are Generational Financial Curses?
Generational curses aren’t just about the physical inheritance of money or property; they’re about the spiritual and emotional inheritance of beliefs, behaviors, and cycles that affect our financial realities. These are often beliefs like:
“Money is the root of all evil.”
“You have to work hard for every penny.”
“You can never have enough.”
“Being wealthy means you’re selfish or disconnected from God.”
These beliefs often become ingrained in us so deeply that we don’t even realize they’ve been passed down – until we hit roadblocks in our own financial journey.
Signs of a Generational Money Curse
How do we recognize these hidden curses? Here are some signs that the patterns of financial struggle in your family might be showing up in your life:
Chronic Financial Stress: Always feeling like there’s not enough, no matter how much you make.
Fear of Losing Money: A deep-rooted fear that any financial gain will be lost, leading to hoarding or extreme caution.
Inherited Debt: Family members who were always in debt, and you find yourself following the same path, even if you’ve worked hard to avoid it.
Avoidance or Shame Around Money: Feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or guilty when talking about money, or avoiding money altogether.
Patterns of Poverty or Lack: Financial instability that runs in your family line, even across generations.
How Do These Curses Impact Us?
Generational financial curses can create emotional, spiritual, and mental blocks that keep us stuck.
These blocks often show up as:
Fear and anxiety around money: You may fear that money will disappear or that you’re never worthy of financial success.
A scarcity mindset: Even if you’re doing okay financially, you might still feel like there’s not enough to go around.
Poor financial decisions: From overspending to ignoring investments to not saving at all, subconscious beliefs influence how we manage money.
Strained relationships: Money-related tension can spill over into personal relationships, particularly with family members.
Breaking Free: What You Can Do About It
If you’ve recognized these patterns in your life, the good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck. God has the power to break these generational curses and help us build a new legacy of financial freedom.
Here’s how you can start breaking free:
1.Acknowledge the Curse: Awareness is the first step. Take time to reflect on your family’s financial patterns, and ask God to show you any areas where you might still be holding onto old beliefs.
2. Repent for Aligning with the Curse: It’s important to repent not just for your own actions, but for the actions of your ancestors. This helps to break the spiritual ties that may still be affecting your financial life.
3. Renounce the Lies: Begin renouncing the lies and beliefs you’ve inherited – whether you’ve accepted them consciously or unconsciously. Say out loud that you no longer accept these beliefs as your truth.
4. Declare God’s Truth Over Your Finances: Start declaring God’s promises of abundance, provision, and financial freedom over your life. Speak life into your financial situation instead of continuing the cycle of lack.
5. Commit to New Patterns: Break the cycle by establishing new, positive patterns. Budgeting, saving, and investing in a way that aligns with your values will help you create new habits that honor God and the abundant path he has for your life.
Closing Thoughts
The path to financial freedom starts with recognizing and breaking free from the hidden patterns that have held us back. By understanding the spiritual and emotional roots of generational financial curses, we can take active steps to change our mindset and create a new, abundant legacy.
You don’t have to carry the weight of past struggles any longer. With God’s help, we can rewrite our financial story and start walking in the freedom He intended for us.
Let’s talk about money but not just the dollars in your bank account. I’m talking about the unseen weight money can carry, the generational stories and silent rules passed down like family heirlooms.
The way you think about money didn’t start with you. It’s shaped by the experiences of those who came before us – our parents, grandparents, even further back. Maybe you grew up hearing things like:
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
“We’re not those kinds of people.”
“You have to work twice as hard to have half as much.”
These phrases may seem harmless, but over time, they plant roots – roots that shape how we think, earn, spend, save, and give.
The Generational Money Cleanse is about more than fixing our budget or making more money. It’s about untangling the money beliefs we’ve inherited and deciding which ones you want to carry forward – and which ones you’re ready to release.
Here’s a brief overview of the key themes we’ll be exploring:
The Hidden Money Stories Running Your Life
Breaking Generational Financial Curses
How to Spot and Heal Generational Money Trauma
Practical Ways to Rewrite Your Money Mindset
Setting Boundaries with Family Around Money
Shifting from Survival Mode to Building a Legacy
Some posts will be free and open to everyone a starting point for this conversation. But for those who want to go deeper – with guided practices, belief-shifting exercises, and reflection studies around the biblical meanings of abundance & money I’ve created exclusive content for paid subscribers.
If you’re ready to understand your relationship with money and the biblical principles around it this series is for you.
It’s interesting how often we see people whether online or in real life deciding what others can or can’t do, what is or isn’t possible for them. I’ve noticed it a lot, and every time, it makes me pause. There’s something unsettling about watching someone dismiss another person’s vision or dream simply because it doesn’t fit into their own understanding of what’s realistic or achievable.
What fascinates me even more is how quickly some people – even those who claim to be helping others in the name of God – start shaping someone else’s path according to their own beliefs. Instead of holding space for what could be, they start molding the person’s dream into something safer, smaller, or more familiar.
But here’s the thing: We don’t know what’s possible for someone else. We don’t know how God is going to move in their life, and it’s not our place to decide the outcome of their vision.
My role, as I see it – is to hold space, to listen, and to support, without projecting my own limitations & beliefs onto someone else’s future.
What happens when we start telling others what they can or can’t do, especially when we position ourselves as being guided by God? Are we truly supporting them, or are we unknowingly steering them toward our version of what feels right?
It makes me wonder 🤔 how often do we confuse our personal fears or doubts with divine guidance? How often do we mistake our limited understanding for God’s voice?
There’s a fine line between offering wisdom and imposing our own beliefs. And when we cross that line, it doesn’t just affect the person we’re advising – it reflects something deeper within us. It’s a moment to pause and ask: Am I helping this person align with God’s will for their life, or am I subtly shaping them to fit my idea of what their life should be?
I don’t have all the answers. But what I do know is this – visionaries, out-of-the-box thinkers, and those with bold dreams don’t need us to decide what’s possible for them. They need a space where their vision is met with curiosity, not doubt.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what we think is possible. It’s about what God has planned – and that’s something none of us can fully see.
So maybe the real work isn’t in deciding what others can or can’t do. Maybe it’s in learning how to stand beside them, trusting that God’s vision for their life is far greater than anything we could ever imagine.
What would shift if we approached others’ dreams with that kind of openness?
Reclaim Your Calm: A Simple Breathing Practice to Reset Your Mind, Body, and Emotions
In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or tense. Taking just a few moments to focus on your breath can help restore your sense of peace and bring clarity to your mind. Here’s a simple yet effective breathing practice you can use anywhere, anytime:
Pause and Set the Intention: Before you start, take a moment to set the intention for this practice. What do you want to release? Stress? Tension? Discomfort? Clarifying this helps you connect to the practice with more awareness.
Soften Your Gaze: Allow your eyes to gently soften. This signals to your body that it’s time to shift from doing mode to being mode. If it helps, you can close your eyes.
Take a Deep Breath In Through Your Nose: Breathe deeply, filling your lungs with air. As you do, notice how your tummy expands—this helps activate the diaphragm, which encourages deeper, more calming breaths.
Absorb the Energy You Need: Imagine that as you breathe in, the air is filled with calm, peace, and healing energy. Let it absorb into your body, gently dissolving any stress, tension, or emotional energy that no longer serves you.
Exhale Through Your Mouth: Slowly exhale through your mouth, releasing all that you no longer need. Feel the tension melting away with each exhalation. Allow the breath to carry any negativity or discomfort out of your body.
Repeat 3-5 Times: Continue for 3-5 full breaths. You may notice that with each cycle, you feel lighter, more present, and clearer.
Why This Works
Breathing is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools we have to regulate ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. When we consciously breathe, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system (often referred to as the “rest and digest” system), which is responsible for calming our body and mind. This helps to reduce stress hormones like cortisol and brings us into a state of relaxation and balance.
Physically, deep breathing helps to reduce muscle tension and lowers heart rate, promoting relaxation throughout the body.
Mentally, it clears your mind, improving focus and helping to break the cycle of racing thoughts or mental overload.
Emotionally, it helps us release negative emotions like anxiety or frustration, allowing space for more positive, calm feelings to emerge.
Integrating the Practice
You can use this breathing practice in any situation where you need to regain focus or calm:
Before a meeting or difficult conversation
When feeling overwhelmed or anxious
After a stressful event to restore balance
Before meditation or prayer to center yourself
Remember, you don’t have to wait for a perfect moment to practice. Just take a few minutes throughout the day to reconnect with your breath, release what’s not serving you, and reset your energy.
Sending you big virtual hugs,
Jasmine
Hey! It’s Jasmine Renee, Mindfulness Consultant. I love to help you to find more peace, clarity, and alignment through Mindfulness and Faith. I combine simple techniques with Biblical Principles that strengthen our connection with ourselves and with God.
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