St. Paul's is beginning its Stewardship campaign.
Habits of Highly Effective Stewards Habit 1: Be Thankful
“In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (I Thessalonians 5:18). A steward’s heart is a thankful heart – but how can we be thankful in everything? It begins with an attitude of gratitude – thanking God for the big and small blessings in our life, and resting on His promises during the difficult times.” Consider doing a thankfulness journal. Each day write down something for which you are thankful. Discuss it with your family and friends.
Habits of Highly Effective Stewards Habit 2: Trust God to Provide
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not . . . to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy” (I Timothy 6:17). Our trust can easily move from God to our bank accounts and abilities. But the only path to peace is to put our trust in God, yielding to His plan and timing for our lives.
Habits of Highly Effective Stewards Habit 3: Be Content
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have…” (Hebrews 13:5). Most people think if they had just a little more money, they’d be happier. But contentment isn’t “getting what you want - it’s wanting what you have.” Contentment comes when we tune out our culture’s relentless pursuit for more, and fix our eyes on God who promised to supply all of our needs.
Habits of Highly Effective Stewards Habit 4: Be a Faithful Example
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (Deuteronomy 6: 6-7). Our children may fail to listen, but they seldom fail to imitate us.
Habits of Highly Effective Stewards Habit 5: Live Within Your Means
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:12-13). We can live on less than we make in the power of God’s Holy Spirit. Even if we have plenty of money to live on, our lifestyles and spending choices need to line up with God’s Word, His will for our lives, and the opportunities He puts in front of us.
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