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.