Blogging through the Gospels {Luke 19}

“And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities’.”

{Luke 19.17}

We all long to hear the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” when we stand before the BEMA seat of Christ, awaiting our rewards for having lived a life pleasing to God here on earth.

Just this morning, God brought to mind the issue of stewardship, challenging me whether I was living intentionally by faith everyday in regard to my finances. I started to contemplate whether biblical stewardship was an issue I struggled with, or if perhaps I should be sharing about it on the blog.

I feel like God is leading me to go deeper – to give more and be more intentional about my spending.

I have been contemplating multiple options for additional giving recently, and I think it might be time to “take the plunge” and “give until it hurts.” I’m going to be praying about what this will look like – how I will give, to whom I will give, etc. – and I’ll report back soon.

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What area of stewardship has God given you? How is He challenging you to be a better steward of His resources? Share with us in the comments…

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Anonymous

Sounds like God has really been working in your heart. That’s awesome that you’re taking the time to act. I think it’s an easy tendency to get caught back up in the chaos of life and forget what God has been teaching.

http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

I definitely struggle with the “acting” part of it all… I take in a lot of
knowledge, but until I take the time to apply it, I haven’t truly learned
anything.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment!

http://www.facebook.com/bonnie.house1 Bonnie House

My husband had to retire early and after the year was up on the benefits we were receiving we started to have to go into our savingings account. We learned quickly this was not going to work out well. Then we went to a person who helps you get your money in order. My husband wanted to save-and I wanted to give away. So it was suggested that my husband get a job. So he did and infact he got two part-time jobs. Now the money that I get from my job helps to pay for the groceries, gas and then I take out my tithe, and have some money left over (not as much as I did before because of pay cut and loss of hours. But with the money I do have I can spend on others. So great a feeling.

http://blog.ashleypichea.com Ashley Pichea

What a blessing to be able to bless other with our abundance. Thanks for sharing, Bonnie!

http://somegirlswebsite.com SomeGirl

Just tweeted the same questions last night during a discussion with my husband on our ride home… “Are we being good stewards of what God has given us?” Definitely something to be thinking and praying about!