DEVOTION:
DEVOTION:
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Thoughts
Jesus makes it very clear that Stewardship is never just about money. It is about what has our heart. Like most of you, I hesitate to talk about money and the need for your financial support, the need in times like these to stretch your trust and faith.. Yet, Jesus often talks about it very directly. One of the clearest ways we reveal what matters most to us is by what we are willing to invest in.
Jesus knew that. That is why He did not speak about treasure as a financial issue alone, but as a spiritual one. Because giving is never only about dollars and cents. It is about trust. It is about priority. It is about whether we truly believe the work of God is worth our investment.
Stewardship asks a very honest question: What am I building my life around?
We will always find a way to invest in what we believe matters. And when we give to the work of Christ through His church, we are not simply paying bills or maintaining a building. We are saying, this matters.
Hope matters.
Worship matters.
Children matter.
Community matters.
The Gospel still matters.
Stewardship is not about pressure. It is about participation. It is the privilege of saying, “Lord, what You are doing here matters enough for me to put my heart into it.”
This morning Our service begins at 10 am and I am excited to listen Dan's understanding of Luke 24: 13-35. If you can't be here in person, like me, please consider joining us on Facebook Live or our Website at noon. eoccme.com
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, we come before You this morning aware that all we have has first come from Your hand. Our time, our resources, our abilities, our very breath—each one a gift. And yet, if we are honest, we sometimes hold tightly to what You have entrusted to us, forgetting that we are stewards, not owners.
So today, we ask You to shape our hearts. Not just our giving, but our trust. Not just our offerings, but our understanding. Help us see stewardship not as a burden, but as a privilege—to participate in what You are doing in and through this church.
We lift before You our church family. Continue to grow in us a spirit of generosity, compassion, and shared purpose. Help us invest not only financially, but relationally—encouraging one another, supporting one another, and walking together in faith.
We pray for those who feel stretched thin… those facing rising costs, limited incomes, and difficult decisions. Lord, provide for them. Give wisdom, peace, and daily provision. Remind them that they are seen, valued, and not alone.
We ask for unity in our church. Keep us focused on what truly matters—the Gospel, the love we share, and the lives being shaped by Your presence. Guard us from comparison, from fear, and from scarcity thinking. Teach us to live with open hands and trusting hearts.
Guide our leaders with wisdom. Help us make decisions that honor You and serve others well. And in all things, may our giving reflect not obligation, but gratitude… not pressure, but joy. We place our lives, our church, and all we have into Your hands, trusting that You will use it for far more than we could ever accomplish on our own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Jesus makes it very clear that Stewardship is never just about money. It is about what has our heart. Like most of you, I hesitate to talk about money and the need for your financial support, the need in times like these to stretch your trust and faith.. Yet, Jesus often talks about it very directly. One of the clearest ways we reveal what matters most to us is by what we are willing to invest in.
Jesus knew that. That is why He did not speak about treasure as a financial issue alone, but as a spiritual one. Because giving is never only about dollars and cents. It is about trust. It is about priority. It is about whether we truly believe the work of God is worth our investment.
Stewardship asks a very honest question: What am I building my life around?
We will always find a way to invest in what we believe matters. And when we give to the work of Christ through His church, we are not simply paying bills or maintaining a building. We are saying, this matters.
Hope matters.
Worship matters.
Children matter.
Community matters.
The Gospel still matters.
Stewardship is not about pressure. It is about participation. It is the privilege of saying, “Lord, what You are doing here matters enough for me to put my heart into it.”
This morning Our service begins at 10 am and I am excited to listen Dan's understanding of Luke 24: 13-35. If you can't be here in person, like me, please consider joining us on Facebook Live or our Website at noon. eoccme.com
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, we come before You this morning aware that all we have has first come from Your hand. Our time, our resources, our abilities, our very breath—each one a gift. And yet, if we are honest, we sometimes hold tightly to what You have entrusted to us, forgetting that we are stewards, not owners.
So today, we ask You to shape our hearts. Not just our giving, but our trust. Not just our offerings, but our understanding. Help us see stewardship not as a burden, but as a privilege—to participate in what You are doing in and through this church.
We lift before You our church family. Continue to grow in us a spirit of generosity, compassion, and shared purpose. Help us invest not only financially, but relationally—encouraging one another, supporting one another, and walking together in faith.
We pray for those who feel stretched thin… those facing rising costs, limited incomes, and difficult decisions. Lord, provide for them. Give wisdom, peace, and daily provision. Remind them that they are seen, valued, and not alone.
We ask for unity in our church. Keep us focused on what truly matters—the Gospel, the love we share, and the lives being shaped by Your presence. Guard us from comparison, from fear, and from scarcity thinking. Teach us to live with open hands and trusting hearts.
Guide our leaders with wisdom. Help us make decisions that honor You and serve others well. And in all things, may our giving reflect not obligation, but gratitude… not pressure, but joy. We place our lives, our church, and all we have into Your hands, trusting that You will use it for far more than we could ever accomplish on our own. In Jesus’ name, Amen.