If your world feels out of control right now and your stress levels are at an all-time high, know that past struggles, even small ones, have given you some ability to manage what you are going through, even if it doesn’t feel that way in the moment. Resilience doesn’t always look pretty or feel good and some days, it is just about getting through as best you can. Let me encourage you. Whatever you are doing right now is enough. Give yourself a break and breathe.
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In this book, I challenge you to see adversity-laced setbacks as true gifts and growth accelerators that provide the opportunity to believe in yourself, revitalize your commitment to what you want to achieve, and reassess what you are willing to sacrifice to make it happen. I am a living witness and walking testimony of resilience and overcoming the odds that were stacked against me. If I can do it, you can too. I personally want to see you win. Let’s do it together.
 
Understanding that stewardship is a timeless command from the beginning of the Bible puts it into a unique perspective. It encompasses much more than just a financial aspect that many are so acclimated to. Begin to view yourself as the one who God, Himself, has endowed with His gifts to be an asset in the earth. Once you understand your importance to the Father, you are given an exclusive opportunity to reintroduce the art of purpose-driven stewardship.
 
In this book, Marlving P. Charlet has given us a well-curated blueprint for anyone to understand what it takes to be a successful steward. Next Chapter Living is a valuable tool for any pastor or leader to use to take their ministry to the next level. It is also useful for the person who wants to find their purpose along life's journey. Be challenged to take the necessary steps to live the life God always intended for you to live.
 
Now, more than ever, the world needs to know that stewardship is not a lost or antiquated narrative, but it is still a cutting-edge concept that is leading the church into next chapter living. Now, more than ever people need to know that regardless of the world's climate, they can collectively build the kingdom and thrive. It is time to make a difference in the church and community through a biblical understanding of holistic stewardship.