John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Why do we assume poverty refers only to finances?  To be poor is to have lack in some area.  We should desire to be rich (have no lack) in our soul (salvation), bodies (health & wealth), mind (sound, intelligent, innovative), spirit (relationship with God).  So, we seek God to fill our lack so that we are rich (have no lack in any area of our lives).