Being a Good Steward

One thing I need to pray for more often is the grace to be a good steward of the things which God has already given me. This is not as easy as it seems. First, I must remember to pray often about it. Second, I must recognize the things that God has already blessed me with. It isn’t just money for bills; it isn’t about food or other necessities. There are many things in my life that I take for granted. I should be managing those things much more wisely than I am.

For example, I have the computer which I am using right now. To post this blog, I use a word processing program to write it. How many more ways could I use the program which I already have? After I write it, I go online to post it, which means I have internet access. How many more ways could I use that for God’s glory, or for the things that I need? I already have the access; I need to pray for better use of it. There are two good examples, and that is only connected with something that takes about 15 minutes of my daily life.

Another example is the clutter in my home. There are things I no longer use or need, that others could use. Or, my tastes have changed and I no longer like or want some things. Or my size has changed and they no longer fit. Or, I’ve picked up a newer model. A yard sale would help my finances, even if it’s a dud and I only make enough for dinner for two nights. The leftovers can be given to a good cause. A saying keeps coming to mind this past few weeks. I don’t know the exact wording, but it’s something about when we get rid of that which we do not need, we make room for that which God wants to give us.

Time is another big item that I need to manage more carefully.

Those examples are small ways in which I could show God that I want to be a good steward of what he has given me. I know there are others and the only way for me to see them is to pray that he opens my eyes.

Please, my Lord, help me to see the ways to better use that which I have, that which you have blessed me with.