St. Matthew Prayer

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Saint Matthew, I humbly ask for guidance in my duties as a tax collector. Grant me the wisdom to follow Christ and remain faithful in your service, despite the worldly temptations that come with a financially lucrative career. Dear Lord, help me emulate Jesus’ compassion and mercy for all sinners, including tax collectors, in my daily encounters. May I sow peace and true kindness in my work, creating an environment where Your love shines brightly. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

O Saint Matthew, former tax collector and patron saint of financial matters, I humbly come before you, seeking your intercession as I struggle with my finances. I ask for your guidance in managing my resources wisely, and for the grace to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ’s provision for my needs. Dear Jesus, please grant me a pure heart that seeks only what is pleasing to You. Help me to follow God’s Word and remain faithful in Your service, even amidst worldly temptations. May Your Holy Spirit fill me with wisdom and discernment as I strive to create peace and stability in my life. In times of financial uncertainty, let me not lose hope but remember God’s immense grace and the mercy He has shown to even the worst sinners. Through the intercession of St. Matthew, may I find true peace and contentment in following Jesus and trusting fully in His divine providence. Amen.

Heavenly Father, through the intercession of St. Matthew, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking help in managing my debts. Lord Jesus Christ, You called St. Matthew from his very financially lucrative career as a tax collector to follow You and become one of Your lucky twelve apostles. Dear Jesus, grant me the wisdom to manage my financial responsibilities and the strength to remain faithful in Your service amidst worldly temptations. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and God’s immense grace, may I find peace of mind and a joyful heart as I strive to live out Your love and truth in my life. St. Matthew, patron saint of financial breakthroughs, intercede for me so that I may be shown mercy and experience God’s great patience in overcoming my debts. Amen.

Dear St. Matthew, patron saint of accountants, we humbly come before you in our time of need. As a tax collector, you experienced the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who called you to follow Him and be one of His disciples. We ask for your intercession as we strive to remain faithful in our service as accountants. Guide us to always be honest and upright in our dealings, to avoid temptations of dishonesty and greed. Help us to keep our hearts focused on the love of the Holy Spirit and not on worldly pleasures. May we always remember that we are called to serve God through our work and to be a reflection of His love and kindness. Teach us to constantly hunger for God’s truth and wisdom in our lives, so that we may grow closer to Jesus Christ and remain faithful until the end. We trust in your guidance and protection, dear St. Matthew, as we continue on this journey. Amen.

Dearest St. Matthew, I come before you in humble prayer, asking for your guidance and intercession as I strive to succeed in the fields of banking and accounting. Lord Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit, I seek your wisdom and understanding in handling finances with integrity and diligence. Dear St. Matthew, help me follow Christ wholeheartedly, remaining faithful in my service to others. May I always remember that God constantly watches over me and that He is my only hope in every challenge I face. Fill my heart with love for Jesus’s light and a desire to do good. As you were once a tax collector transformed by the mercy of our Lord, let my life be an example of God’s grace at work. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.

Dear St. Matthew, I humbly come before you, seeking your intercession for clarity in my financial decisions. As a former tax collector, you understand the complexities of managing finances while remaining faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ. Please guide me in making choices that align with the teachings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Help me to prioritize my needs and to be a good steward of the blessings I receive from our one God. Remind me that my only hope is in following Christ and remaining faithful, even when faced with difficult decisions. May I always keep my heart focused on God’s will and not be swayed by worldly temptations. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I humbly come before you and seek the intercession of St. Matthew, your faithful servant and patron of financial matters. I am struggling with my finances and ask for your divine guidance and strength to help me make wise decisions. Please grant me the courage to face my financial challenges, trust in your providence, and embrace a spirit of gratitude for all the blessings in my life. Please help me to be generous, compassionate, and mindful of the needs of others. I thank you for your loving presence in my life and ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Oh, gracious St. Matthew, I humbly come before you seeking your intercession against the vice of greed that threatens my soul’s purity. With unwavering faith in your powerful intercession, I implore you to guide my heart toward selflessness and generosity. Kindly remind me always of the blessings God has bestowed upon me and teach me to use them wisely for His greater glory. Help me resist the temptation to hoard material possessions and cultivate a spirit of charity within me. Through your prayers, dear Saint Matthew, protect me from greed and lead me toward a life centered on Christ’s love and service. Amen.

Oh, St. Matthew, I come to you with a humble heart, seeking your guidance and wisdom to develop a charitable heart like yours. I understand that God desires for us to love one another and help those in need. Please intercede for me so that I may have the strength to face every sin and temptation that comes my way. Help me see the world as God does, recognizing the many evidences of His love for all His children. Assist me in embracing the awesome honor of being just a man who serves others selflessly. With your help, may I portray Jesus in my daily actions, living moment by moment in accordance with His will. Amen.

Dearest St. Matthew, I come to you with a desperate request for guidance in my financial decisions. Jesus called you, a humble tax collector, to follow Him and become one of His apostles. I seek your intercession to help me discern the right investments to achieve financial breakthroughs and stability. As you witnessed Jesus living His life completely, may I also strive to live as He did, with a heart completely free from greed and selfishness. Grant me the wisdom to use my finances in such a way that it pleases God and benefits others. Help me remember that every sin, even such grave offenses as dishonesty in financial matters, can be forgiven if we truly repent. May I always keep my heart open to God’s desires and seek His will in all aspects of my life. Amen.

Oh, Saint Matthew, who chose a tax collector to share in your apostolic mission, I come before you as a humble servant, seeking your intercession. Help me follow Jesus’s example of mercy displayed firsthand, demonstrating true kindness and integrity in my business affairs. May my heart be completely free from the desire for dishonest financial gain, remembering that God hates every sin and desires for us to live our lives justly. Grant me the strength and courage to walk in honesty and faithfulness, even if it invites persecution. Through your intercession, may I always prioritize godly things and serve Our Lord with my whole being. Amen.

Oh, Saint Matthew, patron of financial matters and tax collectors, I humbly come before you, seeking your intercession for career growth in finance. I recognize my own nothingness and pray for wisdom and guidance from the Holy Spirit to lead me on the path that follows Jesus’s teachings. Dear Lord Jesus Christ, help me to remain faithful in your service, to persevere in my steady struggle against evil thoughts, and to love Jesus’s light more than money or worldly success. May my work be an instrument for others to see how God loves and values each one of us, no matter our past sins or shortcomings. Grant me the grace to grow professionally and serve others with a tender heart so that I may be a living testimony of your mercy and kindness. In your name, I pray. Amen.