The Joyful Steward: God's Sovereignty and Your 5 Year Plan
Your 5-Year Plan is Probably Wrong. Many of us believe hard work guarantees our goals. We embrace the hustle: Work hard, play hard, and live the life you want. But if you’re honest, how many 5-year periods ended exactly where you thought they would? The common saying, “I made my plans, told them to God and he laughed,” often feels more fitting for life in the real world. The core problem arises when we equate good stewardship with total control . I recently had a conversation with a dear brother who excelled at managing his money but failed to allow for simple enjoyment. This caused strain on his family because he was so focused on future security that he wasn't allowing himself to truly enjoy the blessings he had already received. The Bible offers a clear counterpoint to this anxiety, one that hit me profoundly: “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be...
