Understanding Stewardship
My understanding of stewardship was elementary when I began to research the subject. Through research, I have developed a deeper understanding of, respect for, and a connection with my personal savior and Lord. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary (n. d.), the definition of stewardship is “the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful management of something entrusted to one’s care” (definition 2). In scripture, the idea of stewardship is more complex. God entrusts each of us to spread the good word, live and lead by example, as well as to give to others as He has given to us. More specifically, “from everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been given much, much more
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One must first accept the responsibility and be willing to apply oneself toward the calling. I do not think that stewardship applies to any certain situation; rather, I think that stewardship applies to every situation. I should always be prepared to offer assistance, and to give to others without the expectation of receiving something in return. I should always lead by example and give of myself for others. For me to mentor or successfully manage someone or something, I must first ensure that I am competent and capable of “managing”. I must strive for continual self-awareness, self-improvement, and dedication to others as God has given and is dedicated to me. I must carefully manage myself, so others can seek, learn, and share what they have learned with others. I must view my actions in personal life just as important as in my work life. Even when I am alone, and think that I have no one to offer anything to, God is watching and evaluating. Prior to this project, I did not have a complete understanding of stewardship. I had always given my best when my best was called for. Now, I plan to always give my best, and I understand how important that is. I used to refer to nursing as my calling or vocation, but I did not understand why I felt so passionately for my career. I realize that nursing is my way of stewarding. Every minute that
One must first accept the responsibility and be willing to apply oneself toward the calling. I do not think that stewardship applies to any certain situation; rather, I think that stewardship applies to every situation. I should always be prepared to offer assistance, and to give to others without the expectation of receiving something in return. I should always lead by example and give of myself for others. For me to mentor or successfully manage someone or something, I must first ensure that I am competent and capable of “managing”. I must strive for continual self-awareness, self-improvement, and dedication to others as God has given and is dedicated to me. I must carefully manage myself, so others can seek, learn, and share what they have learned with others. I must view my actions in personal life just as important as in my work life. Even when I am alone, and think that I have no one to offer anything to, God is watching and evaluating. Prior to this project, I did not have a complete understanding of stewardship. I had always given my best when my best was called for. Now, I plan to always give my best, and I understand how important that is. I used to refer to nursing as my calling or vocation, but I did not understand why I felt so passionately for my career. I realize that nursing is my way of stewarding. Every minute that