Stewardship Is A Lifelong Process

Stewardship is a Lifelong Process

Stewardship is a Lifelong Process

Stewardship as a Way of Life

Being a good steward means being generous with your time, talent, and treasure.

Stewardship is: An honor, an opportunity, and a challenge. It can change the way you work, live, and think.

Stewardship is: A vocation, a management of the affairs of God on earth. We have been given special gifts by God. Developing and using those gifts is a responsibility that takes a lifetime.

Stewardship is: An expression of God’s love for you, and your love in return.

All creation belongs to God… including everything you are and everything you own. We’ve been given a sacred trust.

Stewardship means returning the first portion of all God has given you.

·    Give from substance — not abundance. Give back to God the first fruits of all he has given you.

·    Make stewardship a lifelong commitment

·    Make stewardship a way to thank God. It is based on your need to give something back to God, not on the church’s need for financial support.

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Be a Steward of Time

Examine how you use your time. Set clear definable goals, make a plan. Use your time effectively. Set time aside each day for prayer.

Jesus is a wonderful example of stewardship. He used every gift including his life to glorify and serve God.

“Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16

Be a Steward of

Treasure

Be content with enough.

Read 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Use your resources wisely.

Read Matthew 25:14-30

Don’t hoard your resources. Read Luke 12:13-21

Be a Steward of Talent

Develop your God-given talents. Rejoice in the unique talents God has blessed you with. Be a giving steward and use these talents to improve others’ lives and your community.

Be a cheerful giver. God takes care of those who share their first fruits with Him and with others. Give honestly, give regularly and proportionately. The biblical guideline is the tithe of 10% of your annual income to your church and personal charities.

Jesus has commanded us to share our faith and make disciples of others. Let others know how God has made a difference in your life. Be an example by living a Christian life. Be active your parish and community. Be a steward of God’s Word.