A prayer for stewardship

Father in Heaven, all that exists was created by You and belongs to You (Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 10:26). We own nothing (Psalm 24:1). Forgive us when we allow our pride to create a haughty spirit that blurs Your sovereignty from our minds and eyes so that we celebrate our goods, achievements, and titles as though they were wrought by our own hands.

Father, help us remember that You are the Creator of all that is and the true source of all that we have. Instill within our minds and spirits a great sense of responsibility and accountability. We have the great privilege to share with our neighbors that You are the Giver, and we have only received from You all that is good in our lives (James 1:17). It is not by our labor but by Your generous hand that we have anything of value.

We are Your stewards. As such, You have given us the task of managing all that You have granted us – from our possessions to our families, and ultimately to the stupendous gift of salvation in Jesus. Help us steward these gifts from You in such a manner that You will be glorified. May Your Holy Spirit rise up within us to remind us to return thanks to You for Your goodness and generosity.

Father, first and foremost, we are citizens of Your kingdom, even as we are living out our faith in this nation – a nation that You gifted our forefathers, a nation that allows us to speak of You and all that You have done for us (Philippians 3:20).

Help us be Your good stewards of the land, the freedoms, and the values that make America great. Our pledge to You as Your stewards of grace and truth, heavenly Father, is to diligently and faithfully prepare our nation and the world for the arrival of Your kingdom.

Thank You for the trust You put in us. Help us to succeed. In Jesus’ name,

Amen.