Being a good steward
What do those words actually mean? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary the definition of stewardship is: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.
What are some things that we have been entrusted with? The first thing that comes to mind is our home. Within the four walls of our houses, we have not only our husbands and children possibly, but the actual material possessions we have accumulated. I will discuss the family in another post, but right now I want to really address the material possessions.
Over the last couple of years, especially with all the new social media influence, people have either been influenced to purchase more or to purchase less. Some are being influenced to go more clean in their living. This is my main focus as of late.
Becoming more intentional in the purchases I make when replacing everything from cleaning products, foods and clothing for my family. However, something struck me. Am I being a good steward if I don’t finish products I already own, or throw out polyester clothing and replace it with cotton? Just like throwing away the remains of a candle . Instead of throwing it out, I simply scraped it out and put it in our wax warmer. This brought many more days of an orange fresh scent throughout our home. Being a good steward of my possessions is using them until they can no longer be used. Then when replacing them, go for an alternative. We shouldn’t be throwing away perfectly good items (even though they may be not as clean as we like) to simply purchase a more suitable product. We need to become de-influenced in following the fade, and influenced in what scripture tells us. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
We should all desire to be good stewards of our money (all possessions) that the Lord has blessed us with. It’s a daily walk. Use the things we have in a manner pleasing to the Lord and he will richly bless us. May these words encourage you today.