Stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God's family, the Church, in managing all of life and life's resources for God's purposes. As stewards of God's creation, we are called to build the kingdom of God on earth by using all that had been given to us by God, starting with our time, talents, and treasures.
It's Spring! just look outside and see all the people on the green and you'll know its true. Spring is the time of being outside, of new life, of sunshine, of finals, of procrastination, of new beginings, of flowers, of robins, and of everything green. It is a great time to rejoice.
Like the rest of nature in springtime, we are given the opportunity to 1. begin again and 2. produce good fruit. This is what christian stewardship is all about - responding to God's love in Christ and bringing forth the fruits of our faith.
Spring gives us the assurance that there is hope and joy in life. We are the children of God who have the ability to bring this hope and joy to others. We know, through faith, that the best is yet to come, yet we must also remember that what we do here and now is also important.
God blesses us so that we might bring good things to others. As we manage our own lives, we strive to live demonstrate that we are fruitful stewards in God's eyes. When we give freely and generously of ourselves we show that life is more than about what we have - it's about sharing and giving!
This spring, let the joy and victory of the season be reflected in how you interact with others. Share your time with someone who is lonely; share your talent with someone who may be too timid to ask; share your treasure with someone less fortunate than you.
May God bless you
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