What is that one thing you know you spent too much money on?

What advice did you get that seemed to make all the difference in the world to you?

How would you define "stewardship" in your own words?

If stewardship is honoring God in everything He has given us, what does this look like in everyday life? How do we store up treasures in heaven? When in your life have you been more concerned with storing up earthly treasures and less worried about stewardship?

We have all been fooled at some times by appearances, especially in today’s AI world. When in your life has your appearance looked great but your heart condition has been poor? How did that poor heart condition affect your stewardship?

Read Matthew 6:24-27. Explain what Jesus is saying here about two masters. These four verses explain how we should be living. What are they telling us about our own lives?

Read Psalm 24:1-5. These five verses explain who has the ownership of all we have. According to verse four, what is our job? What should we be focused on? How do this passage and the previous passage from Matthew tie together?

“For those of you that remain behind, where I am you are bound to go. Do not merely contemplate eternal things, but let your every action reflect eternity.” - Ken MacNeill
Read Romans 12:9-16. How do we live so our every action reflects eternity?

This week pray that God shows you where in your life you are lacking in stewardship.

If financial stewardship is an area you could use guidance in, please consider signing up for Financial Foundations, beginning on January 11. Sign up at https://thecrossing.church/calendar/40.

Perhaps God is calling you to be a better steward with your time. As we enter this holiday season, please consider where you could volunteer your time by serving at the Crossing. Sign up at https://thecrossing.church/servechristmas.

Lord, thank You for all that You have allowed me to have. I realize that everything, from my physical body to my job to the air I breathe, comes from You. I know there are times that I have not been the best steward of what You have given me. Forgive me for this and help me as I go forward to remember that stewardship is not what You want from me, but rather what You want for me. Help my eyes to see and my ears to hear all of the ways that I can build my treasures in heaven and not here on Earth. Let everything I do point people to You. Go with me now into this upcoming week and help me to live as though eternity truly matters, because it does. In Your name I pray, Amen.