EVALUATE YOUR STEWARDSHIP

2/2/2026

“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”

— 1 Corinthians 4:1–2

There is an old song that says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one… and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” This song was often a call to thanksgiving—especially during seasons when it felt as though God was far away. As we sang it, faith was stirred, hearts were lifted, and many were reminded of God’s miraculous hand at work in their lives. Often, praise would erupt spontaneously throughout the congregation.

Looking back, however, it becomes clear why some felt distant from God during those seasons. Pastor Chris, a mentor and spiritual father, once said, “You will never experience true fulfillment in God until you are a man or woman on a mission.” In other words, fulfillment is found when a person functions in alignment with God’s purpose and properly uses the resources entrusted to them. Outside of that, emptiness and dissatisfaction are inevitable—even in the midst of abundance.

That song, therefore, should not only have been a call to thanksgiving, but also a call to accountability. Counting your blessings should include evaluating how those blessings have been used to fulfill God’s purpose. When you remember that God healed you, ask yourself: How has the gospel advanced since my healing? When you celebrate a promotion or financial increase, ask: How has this increase helped advance the work of the Kingdom? The issue is not merely acknowledging what God has done, but examining how His resources have been stewarded through your life.

Remember, you are a custodian of God’s eternal resources on the earth. The Bible says, “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). To use what God has entrusted to you for purposes outside of His intent is an abuse of privilege and access. One of the clearest indicators of poor stewardship is inner dissatisfaction. Ironically, when this happens, many begin to pray for more—yet not so they can serve God better, but so they can continue living self-centered lives. Scripture addresses this plainly: “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures” (James 4:3).

If your desire is to live a fulfilled and impactful life, then stewardship must be evaluated honestly. Ask yourself:

• How faithful am I with my tithes and offerings?

• Does the Holy Spirit have liberty in my home?

• Is my body yielded as an instrument of righteousness?

• Who governs my words—my flesh or the Spirit?

• How much of my time is invested in serving others without expecting anything in return?

The next time you count your blessings, go beyond gratitude. Evaluate stewardship. Ask yourself how those blessings are helping the gospel spread in your world.

Faith-Filled Confession

Thank You, Father, for Your ability that is at work in me and for expressing Yourself freely through my life. Today, I align myself with Your agenda and commit to stewarding all You have entrusted to me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.