Guard the gifts entrusted to you
How your financial choices can honor God
Everyday Stewardship
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Growing up in a Hispanic household, money wasn’t just about numbers – it was about meaning. We didn’t talk about “wealth management,” but we talked plenty about trusting God’s provision, sharing what we had and making sure no one left our home hungry (even if it meant stretching the arroz and beans a little further).
My Christian faith shapes everything about how I see finances. In 2 Timothy 1:14, Paul reminds us to “guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit.” For me, that “deposit” isn’t only money – it’s my time, skills, and opportunities. God has placed them in my hands for a purpose, and I’m called to use them wisely, joyfully and with eternity in mind.
In “The Treasure Principle,” Randy Alcorn writes, “You can’t take it with you – but you can send it on ahead.”
That phrase reframes every decision. Whether it’s setting aside savings for health care needs, creating a simple budget to stretch the month, or giving generously to bless others, each choice can honor God. I think of Luke 21:2, where Jesus notices the widow who gave two small coins. It wasn’t the amount – it was the heart behind it. Stewardship isn’t measured in dollars but in devotion.
Being Hispanic adds another layer – deep family ties, resilience, and joy. We celebrate big, even on a small budget, trusting God to multiply what we place in His hands.
So whether you’re sipping café con leche, black coffee, or abuelita’s hot chocolate, remember: stewardship is about honoring God with what you have, right where you are – and trusting Him to do far more than you could imagine.
My Christian faith shapes everything about how I see finances. In 2 Timothy 1:14, Paul reminds us to “guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit.” For me, that “deposit” isn’t only money – it’s my time, skills, and opportunities. God has placed them in my hands for a purpose, and I’m called to use them wisely, joyfully and with eternity in mind.
In “The Treasure Principle,” Randy Alcorn writes, “You can’t take it with you – but you can send it on ahead.”
That phrase reframes every decision. Whether it’s setting aside savings for health care needs, creating a simple budget to stretch the month, or giving generously to bless others, each choice can honor God. I think of Luke 21:2, where Jesus notices the widow who gave two small coins. It wasn’t the amount – it was the heart behind it. Stewardship isn’t measured in dollars but in devotion.
Being Hispanic adds another layer – deep family ties, resilience, and joy. We celebrate big, even on a small budget, trusting God to multiply what we place in His hands.
So whether you’re sipping café con leche, black coffee, or abuelita’s hot chocolate, remember: stewardship is about honoring God with what you have, right where you are – and trusting Him to do far more than you could imagine.