Planning for What’s Next: Faithful Stewardship in Seasons of Change

Most of us are familiar with C.S. Lewis's profound allegory for the life of Christ. Aslan the Lion represents Christ, of course. In the above quote, Aslan comforts little Lucy Pevensie about the changes and challenges she and her siblings are facing.

We face many changes as well, even just through the calendar year. For example, summer is a time when we look ahead to the school year. Even if we no longer have kids in school, we often make plans that mirror an August-to-May school calendar.

I’ve found that all five of these strategies are essential for staying grounded during transitions. Whether it’s welcoming a new child into your home, preparing financially for a child going off to college, or moving to a new location, taking the time now to lay the foundation will save a lot of stress later on.

And when we really stop to think about it, planning ahead isn’t just a practical choice. As followers of Christ, we’re called to be good stewards of everything He’s entrusted to us—our time, our money, our opportunities.