arise church corporate fast

september 2025

day 3 focus: stewardship as ACCOUNTABILITY before god

True stewardship is not about ownership—it's about answering to the One who owns it all. Everything we manage, whether time, revelation, gifts, or relationships, will be called into account. We will give an answer. And this truth should sober us, not scare us. God is not just watching our fruit, but our faithfulness.

The goal isn't just to do more, but to honor Him in what we do—to live like He’s returning soon… because He is.

scriptures

  • Romans 12:11

“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”

  • Matthew 25:29

“For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.”

  • Revelation 22:12

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”

  • 2 Corinthians 5:10

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

  • Matthew 13:23

“But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.”

  • 1 Timothy 4:14

“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”

  • Hebrews 6:10

“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”

  • Luke 14:28

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?”

  • Ephesians 5:15–16

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

  • 2 Timothy 4:7–8

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

  • John 15:2

“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”

  • Daniel 6:3

“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”

prayer points

  1. Father, teach me to number my days with eternity in mind. Let me redeem every wasted moment and live with divine urgency, stewarding time as a sacred gift and not a disposable asset in the Name of Jesus.

  2. I decree and declare I am not a withering branch but a fruitful son/daughter. Prune me, shape me, and position me for sustainable Kingdom impact. I will bear fruit, more fruit, and much fruit that remains in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

  3. Father God, prepare my works for the Judgment Seat of Christ. May they endure the fire and be found as gold. Let nothing I build be wood, hay, or stubble. Align my motives with Your will in Jesus’ Name.

  4. My Father, My King, clothe me with an excellent spirit. Let my stewardship rise above mediocrity. May my consistency provoke favor and influence in places of power in Jesus’ Name.

  5. O God, awaken every dormant gift and neglected assignment within me. I fan the flame of what You’ve placed in my spirit, and I decree and declare I will not die full, but I will die poured out in Jesus’ Name.

  6. Father, give me wisdom to count the cost before I commit. Make me a strategic builder, not an emotional starter. Let every plan be bathed in discernment and led by the Spirit in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

  7. Father, I receive apostolic grace to finish strong. I will not fizzle out or fall short. I decree and declare my course shall be completed, my race shall be run, and my faith shall be kept in the Name of Jesus.

  8. Father, ignite my spirit with holy passion, let me serve You with urgency, consistency, and excellence. I reject lukewarmness, and I declare I will not be slothful in Kingdom assignment, but fervent in spirit, honoring You in all I do in Jesus’ Name.

  9. Every demonic assignment sent to delay, distract, or drain my stewardship is cancelled by fire. I enforce divine focus and mental clarity. I will not mismanage my moments or mishandle my mantle in the Name of Jesus.

  10. In the Name of Jesus, I uproot the lies that tell me I’m not enough, not ready, or too late. I arise in Kingdom confidence to manage what You’ve trusted me with; gracefully, boldly, and faithfully in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

  11. Father, give me dominion in difficult places. Let me steward not just the platform, but the process and the pressure. I will not crumble where You called me to conquer in Jesus’ Name.

  12. Father, sanctify my priorities. Realign my schedule, my budget, and my energy toward the things that matter to Heaven. Let me not gain the world and lose the stewardship of my soul in Jesus’ Name.

  13. In the Name of Jesus, I break covenant with delay and procrastination. I cast down the lie of “I’ll do it later.” I decree and declare today is the day of obedience, and now is the time to respond to the weight of responsibility in Jesus’ Name.

  14. Father God, anchor me in urgency. The night is far spent, and the day is at hand. I will work the works of Him who sent me while it is day. May I be found laboring when You return in Jesus’ Name.

  15. Father, make me profitable to Your Kingdom. Let my stewardship bring You a return, not regret. I reject unfruitfulness, and I embrace multiplication. I will be counted among those who invested well and were rewarded eternally in Jesus’ Name.