The basic principle of Christian stewardship is that everything we have is a gift from God. In gratitude for God’s generosity, we dedicate a portion of our gifts — especially our time — to encounter Him in prayer and the sacraments. If we truly believe that God gives us all that we have, gratitude is one response. Trust is another. When we realize that God has provided for us and will continue to do so, we recognize that our real security lies in God. God, who has given us all, will take care of our future.