Stewards, Not Scarcity: Honoring God in Your Business Finance
Running a business is a constant pull between ambition and faith. You have this incredible, God-given calling on your heart to serve your clients, but the daily demands—the chaotic finances, the tax dread, the feeling of not having enough—can make it easy to slip into a scarcity mindset. It’s the constant worry that your business is a house built on sand, ready to crumble at any moment.
But what if your business finances weren't another source of anxiety? What if they were an active part of your faith?
The truth is, as Christians, we aren’t just business owners—we are stewards. Our businesses, our clients, and our finances are gifts to be managed with wisdom and care. Shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of stewardship changes everything. It’s a shift from worrying about what you don't have to gratefully managing what you do.
Here’s what that looks like in action.
Trading Worry for Trust
The unease about the admin side of your business often comes from a place of fear: fear of making a mistake, fear of an audit, or fear of failure. But stewardship is anchored in trust—trusting that God has called you to this work and that He will equip you to manage it. When you view your business as a calling, your financials become a tool for discernment, not just a source of stress. You're freed from feeling like a phony CEO because you know you're doing this with God at your side.
Honoring God with Clarity, Not Chaos
Being a good steward means being intentional and responsible. How can you be a good steward of your resources if you don't know where they're going? Disorganized records can lead to missed deductions and tax penalties that put your family's stability at risk. Clean, up-to-date books aren't just for tax season; they are an act of honor. They give you the clarity to see exactly what you’ve been given, allowing you to make confident, faith-aligned decisions for your business and family.
Making Purpose a Priority Over Profit
Your business is more than a way to make money; it's an opportunity to create a positive impact on your community. A stewardship mindset ensures that your financial decisions reflect your values of integrity and generosity. This means aligning your spending with your principles, whether that’s supporting local, values-driven businesses or budgeting for regular giving to your church or other causes close to your heart.
The constant background noise of financial worry can consume your mental bandwidth. But when you choose to steward your finances with purpose, you create the mental tranquility that allows you to fully step into your calling and serve with a clear conscience and open heart.
It’s time to move beyond the fear and confusion. Delegation isn't a weakness; it's a wise decision that creates space for both your thriving business and your present motherhood. It allows you to focus on the mission that God has placed on your heart, knowing that the back end is being managed with integrity and care.
You focus on your calling—we'll take care of the numbers.
The Nature of Stewardship
The Bible teaches that everything belongs to God, and we are entrusted with managing what He has given us. This includes our time, our talents, and our financial resources.
1 Corinthians 4:7: "What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?" This passage reminds us that all our possessions and abilities are gifts from God, promoting a mindset of gratitude and humility.
Matthew 25:21: "His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’" This verse highlights the importance of being a diligent and faithful manager of what we have, no matter the size, and the reward for doing so.
Psalm 24:1: "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein." This verse is a foundational truth, establishing God's ultimate ownership over all things, including our businesses and finances.
Wise Financial Management and Generosity
A key part of stewardship is managing our resources with wisdom and a heart for generosity. This includes avoiding debt, planning for the future, and giving cheerfully.
Proverbs 22:7: "The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender." This passage serves as a warning about the dangers of debt and the importance of financial freedom.
Proverbs 27:23-24: "Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever, and a crown is not secure to all generations." This Scripture encourages proactive and careful management of our resources, acknowledging that financial stability requires diligence and is not guaranteed.
2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." This verse emphasizes that generosity is a joyful act of worship and a core aspect of our faith. It is not about a rigid obligation, but a willing heart.
