Faith-Based Sustainability: Earth Stewardship

Set Apart Gardens LLC
Apr 7
4 min read

Updated: Apr 9

Earlier this week, I felt the Holy Spirit whisper: “Just because it’s not going well doesn’t mean you stop praying, trusting, and obeying.” At first, I did not fully understand, but I took time to reflect, act, and live by it. Faith and sustainability require trust and commitment. It is about honoring what God has entrusted to us, even when it feels difficult. Faith-led living calls us to hear God’s Word and do what it says.

As James 1:22 reminds us, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Knowing is important, but walking in obedience is everything.

Spiritual Strength in Difficult Times

Lately, I have faced a different kind of challenge. It was not just external struggles but internal battles weighing your heart and mind.

Overcoming is not just about making it through the day. It is about carrying God’s peace and exuding the fruits of the Spirit, even when life feels heavy. So, I am here to encourage you. Don’t just survive—thrive in God’s presence.

2 Corinthians 10:4 reminds us, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” We don’t rely on our strength; we rely on God’s.

Trusting God’s Purpose

Sometimes, we expect a reward that doesn’t come as we imagined. We plant seeds of faith and wonder why we haven’t seen the harvest yet. But God, in His wisdom, provides according to His perfect plan. Just as we are called to be faithful in our spiritual walk, we are also called to be faithful stewards of His creation.

Stewardship is more than a financial principle, it is about faithfully managing what God has given us, including the earth.

Galatians 6:9 tells us, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Keep planting seeds of faith, kindness, and care for God’s creation. He sees your efforts.

A Relationship Built on Love

A faith-led life is not about constant exchanges: “God, if I do this, then You do that for me.” A true relationship with God is about trust, love, and sacrifice. Think about it. Do you only love someone for what they do for you? Or do you love them simply because of who they are?

Faith and sustainability go hand in hand because both require care beyond immediate gain. When we care for what God has entrusted to us, it reflects our obedience to Him, whether it is our faith, relationships, or the environment.

1 Samuel 15:22 says, “To obey is better than sacrifice.” Our obedience matters more to God than any outward offering. Living sustainably, showing kindness, and caring for creation are all acts of faith.

Walking in Faith and Sustainability Every Day

When we feel weak, God’s strength sustains us. He calls us to live with purpose, love, and responsibility. We don’t need to have it all figured out, we need to walk in faith, step by step. As 2 Corinthians 12:9 declares, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

You are a child of the King. That means living in harmony with His Word and being a faithful steward of His gifts, including the world He created.

Genesis 2:15 tells us that God placed man in the garden “to work it and take care of it.” Our role as caretakers extends beyond our personal lives to how we treat His creation.

Growing Deeper in Faith

Faith-led living is about trusting God through every season. It is about loving Him enough to care for what He has given us: our faith, our communities, and the world.

Take a moment to reflect:

Where have you stopped praying or obeying because things “weren’t going well”?
How can you bring more of the fruits of the Spirit into your daily life?
Is your relationship with God built on love and trust or expectations and conditions?
How can you practice faith-based stewardship not just in your spiritual life but in caring for the earth?

Let the Holy Spirit guide you as you grow in faith, love, and stewardship. These are the foundations of a thriving relationship with our Heavenly Father.

As 1 John 4:8 reminds us, “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” May we reflect that love in our faith, our daily choices, and how we care for the world around us.

We are all figuring out faith, purpose, and stewardship one day at a time. You don’t have to do it alone. Discover how faith can transform your daily life. Join us at SAP Gardens, where faith meets real life, where we grow together, and where we learn to trust God in every season. Let’s build something beautiful together!

Conclusion

Living with faith and sustainability means trusting God in every season and honoring what He has entrusted to us. Through faith-based stewardship, we reflect His love, care, and purpose in our daily lives. Keep walking in faith, God is with you every step.