Thank you to everyone who joined us recently on Faithful Stewardship. This website/blog is inspired not just by recent developments in the economy and our culture, but rather by a desire to pursue that which is most important… to live a life pleasing and obedient to God.
Why is being a faithful steward important?
Definition of Steward: noun – a person who manages another’s property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.
Have you ever thought, “Why do I not______” You fill in the blank: lose weight, have more money in the bank, have time to spend with my family, pick up the kids from school, have stronger relationships with friends, enjoy the things I used to, drive the car I want, feel a stronger connection to my husband/wife, spend time on the things I want to spend time on?
Our theory is that stewardship is the root of these questions. Here’s why: God owns everything. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” (NIV)
Consider this: How likely is a parent to hand over the keys to a brand new $60,000 car when the child has a history of being irresponsible?
The point: To be trusted with something of importance, one must be found trustworthy.
God trusts each and every one of us with much. He provided the earth, our bodies, man-made luxuries, and much, much more.
In the coming weeks, our focus is to examine key areas of our lives, primarily:
- The Spirit (soul)
- The Mind
- The Body
- Time
- Relationships
- Resources
A good steward faithfully focuses on each one of these areas. No area is neglected. Despite our best efforts, though, we will never arrive at some euphoric place of excellence; that place is reserved for Jesus. However, as we draw closer to Jesus, and become better stewards, the struggles in life will become less significant, as we understand and acknowledge that everything belongs to Jesus.
It should be our goal to manage what God has put us in charge of to the best of our ability. This includes thing as broad as living a content life, or as specific as not overspending, eating healthy and exercising, building strong relationships with family members and friends, taking control of our time. Not wondering, “Where did the time go?” And most importantly, build a relationship with Christ. If everything is His, it makes a lot of sense for us to pursue His instruction as to how He would like everything to be managed.
As you follow us, your interaction is encouraged and welcomed. Please post stories, comments, and questions. We would love to hear from you.
