Preparing for Purpose: A Call to Intentional Living
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As we step into a new season, it’s a fitting time to reflect on stewardship — the intentional care and management of all that has been entrusted to us. At Living Truth Enterprises, we believe that every person is divinely created with a unique purpose, equipped with gifts, and positioned with resources and time to fulfill that purpose. Yet, stewarding these treasures requires discipline, reflection, and action.
Let’s explore what it means to steward well in the four critical areas of life: purpose, gifts, time, and resources.
Stewarding Your Purpose
Purpose is the foundation of meaningful living. It is the reason you exist and the "why" behind your actions. Stewarding your purpose begins with understanding it.
Ask the right questions: What brings me joy? What unique contribution can I make to the world? What has God called me to do in this season of my life?
Stay aligned: Purpose isn’t static; it evolves as you grow. Make time to recalibrate and ensure your daily actions align with your purpose.
Guard against distractions: The world will offer countless opportunities, but not all are for you. Stewardship means saying "no" to good things so you can say "yes" to the best things.
Stewarding Your Gifts
Each of us is uniquely gifted, whether with talents, skills, or spiritual abilities meant to impact the world positively.
Cultivate your gifts: Like seeds, gifts must be cultivated in good soil. Commit to lifelong reflection, introspection, practice, and refinement.
Use them generously: Your gifts are not just for you; they are meant to serve others. Whether through your work, community, or ministry, let your gifts shine.
Trust the Giver: Even when your gifts seem small or insignificant, remember that they are valuable in God’s hands. A well-stewarded gift can yield exponential impact. You were designed a greatness, so steward like it!
Stewarding Your Time
Time is our most finite resource. Stewardship of time requires mindfulness and intention.
Set priorities: Use your purpose as a compass to determine where your time is best spent.
Create margin: Avoid overloading your schedule. Allow space for rest, creativity, and divine interruptions.
Be present: Stewardship of time also means fully showing up in the moment. Put down your phone, quiet your mind, and give your undivided attention to the people and tasks before you.
Stewarding Your Resources
We are entrusted with resources — financial, relational, and material — not just for personal gain but to advance God’s purposes on earth.
Budget with purpose: Align your spending, saving, and giving with your values and calling.
Practice generosity: Stewardship isn’t about hoarding; it’s about investing in what truly matters. Generosity multiplies impact and fosters trust in the ultimate Provider.
Leverage your influence: Your relationships and platforms are resources too. Use them to uplift others and create opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Leaving a Legacy
When my children’s children’s grandchildren talk about me, I want it to be said that I was an exemplary steward of the love, time, gifts, and resources God gave me. How will they know? By the fruit that remains. I pray this is also your declaration. But our work doesn’t stop at the declaration; it’s just the beginning.
This perspective challenges us to take action daily, to ensure that the fruit of our labor and love endures beyond our lifetime. It reminds us that stewardship is not just about today but about the legacy we leave for generations to come.
Action Steps for Effective Stewardship
Stewardship is not passive; it requires intentional, practical steps. Here are actions you can take today to steward your life well:
Write it down: Take time to journal your purpose, gifts, priorities, and resources. Clarity leads to effective action.
Set SMART goals: Create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound to guide your stewardship in each area.
Audit your time and resources: Spend one week tracking how you use your time, money, and energy. Evaluate what aligns with your purpose and what needs adjustment.
Commit to learning: Invest in books, workshops, or mentors that help you develop your gifts and sharpen your skills.
Find accountability: Share your stewardship journey with a trusted friend or mentor who can encourage and challenge you to stay on track.
Practice generosity: Find one way this week to share your time, gifts, or resources with someone in need.
Reflect regularly: Schedule time monthly to assess your progress and realign where necessary.
Living in Alignment
Stewardship is not a one-time act; it’s a daily commitment to align your life with God’s will. It’s a journey of faith, trust, and obedience that invites you into deeper fulfillment and greater impact.
At Living Truth Enterprises, we are committed to walking alongside leaders who desire to steward their lives well. Whether in business, community leadership, or personal growth, we provide tools and insights to help you steward what you’ve been entrusted with for maximum Kingdom impact.
As you step into this new season, we encourage you to pause and ask yourself:
Am I clear on my purpose?
Am I investing in and using my gifts wisely?
Am I managing my time in alignment with my priorities?
Am I stewarding my resources with a Kingdom mindset?
Wherever you are on your journey, know that you are not alone. Together, we can build lives and legacies that honor God and uplift others.
Living Truth Enterprises, Inc.
Empowering leaders to find meaning and fulfillment through purposeful business, philanthropic, and civic impact.
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