What is a steward? According to the dictionary app it is defined as ” a person who manages another’s property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others”. So I ask myself am I a good steward of all that God has given me? Do I step into each decision the Lord lays before me envisioning it as an opportunity to be a good steward of all He’s given me?

Steward of finance? Steward of resources? Steward of love? Steward of gifts/talents? Steward of time? Steward of every aspect of my life? How would looking to steward the things of life each day look, instead of just living life day to day in a haphazard manner? Isn’t all I have truly sourced from God Himself? What if I was intentional in shifting focus from what “I have or what I plan for each day” to allowing the Lord to show me how to steward all He’s given me throughout each day? A mind set shift from self to Kingdom(servant). This seems to be an area of growth the Lord is constantly refining in me!!!

What if I allowed Him to interrupt “my” plans for the day in light of an assignment he may be placing before me to steward His resources for furthering the Kingdom here on earth. It could be a financial tug from Him to sow into something, give to someone or bless someone. Will I choose to be obedient when I don’t physically or rationally see how I can afford to do so? When it makes no earthly sense and the resources “aren’t there” is when a true call to obedience and the true trust I have in the Lord is lived out. I will tell you each time He has called me to this and I have been obedient I have been a blessed and He reveals more of Himself to me. Often in hindsight things that didn’t make sense in the moment will have a clarity retrospectively. There are also other times when the clarity isn’t there but Gods peace is undeniable.

What about when I don’t have “time” for something or someone He has placed in my path. My struggle is that I tend to calculate the cost to myself instead of being atoned to His calling. It reveals areas of selfishness that need to be refined in me. Giving of money has always been easier than giving of my time. Ironically, I have always told my family that giving of your time is a priceless gift that you give someone. We all have the same number of hours in the day, but it’s how we spend them that is the gift. Time is also a key ingredient in growing intimate and meaningful relationships. I know from past and recent times of obedience that He is always faithful, yet , I tend to drift to logical thinking. Don’t get me wrong, logical thinking is good, but it should never trump my obedience to the Lord. Walking out trust is much different than just the lip service of “I trust you Lord”.

This past month has been filled with so many last minute major schedule changes- such as drives of 15+ hours to help others; last minute moves of family; financial strains; giving of time and resources beyond what I could even imagine. I can tell you that through it all there were a few times when I had to be purposeful to keep my focus on Him and what He was doing and not on me and my selfish desires. Throughout the process there was so many blessings- memories made and relationships strengthened! I am still in the midst of this ongoing journey and I’m sure each of you have similar journeys you are going through. Remember to be a steward and watch what He does. So glad He loves me enough to challenge and grow me!!!

“Lord continue to help me in this area: connecting the head knowing of ‘I can trust You’ to the heart and to the action of walking out my trust by doing whatever it is You ask without question; by walking it out with joy and excitement for the adventure and journey You have for me. Lord, Help me walk the journey You have for my life knowing you are good, faithful, trustworthy, loving, full of blessings, and desiring to give me nothing but the best! Help me live in the uniqueness of me, loving how you’ve designed me, knowing and rejoicing in the fact that I’m one of a kind; that You purposefully made us each unique and with a specific purpose in mind to fulfill for Your Kingdom. Thank you Lord, that You are the Master Creator and each individual is Your masterpiece with a specific purpose in Your Kingdom. That all are equally important in Your eyes and collectively work to serve Your purpose. Lord help myself and others to not be distracted or lead astray by things of this world. Help me to continually rejoice each day and walk forth treasuring my uniqueness and trusting Your guidance as You daily give me opportunities to be a faithful and purposeful steward of all You have given me. Help me only see others as You see them and to encourage them in their uniqueness and gifts. Lord I pray this for myself and for any others that may desire the same as I do! Thank you in advance! Amen. How can you be a good steward today? Watch where God is working and join Him!!! Many blessings to each of you reading this!!