"His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” — Matthew 25:21Those are the words every believer longs to hear. That’s why it’s important to regularly reflect on how we’re stewarding the resources God has entrusted to us. Today, Rachel McDonough joins us to share three key Scriptures and prayers to help guide us in faithful stewardship.Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®), and a regular Faith & Finance contributor.These passages reveal that what seems wise from a financial standpoint may sometimes be wasteful in God’s eyes, and what appears to be wasteful may, in fact, be an act of deep wisdom. True stewardship isn’t just about following formulas—it’s about surrendering our hearts to God.1. The Woman Who Anointed Jesus: Extravagant WorshipOur first passage comes from a well-known story found in all four Gospels—the woman who anointed Jesus.Jesus was at a dinner party when a woman entered and broke a bottle of expensive perfume, pouring it over Him in an act of extravagant worship. The disciples were outraged, arguing that the perfume should have been sold and the money given to the poor. Yet, Jesus saw it differently. He recognized her act as a prophetic preparation for His burial, honoring her sacrifice.From a financial perspective, this act seemed irresponsible—her life savings were gone instantly. But in God’s economy, radical, sold-out worship is never wasted. When Jesus becomes our ultimate treasure, we position ourselves to live in step with His divine purposes.A Prayer for Worshipful Stewardship"God, give us eyes to see that the true treasure is You, not wealth. Help us to pour out extravagant worship at the feet of Jesus, holding nothing back. Teach us to move beyond routine generosity and embrace radical worship. Align our hearts with the rhythms of heaven so that we are available for Your purposes in every kairos moment. Amen."2. The Prodigal Son’s Father: A Heart for People, Not Just MoneyWe often focus on the prodigal son in Jesus’ parable, but what if we shift our attention to the father?When the younger son demanded his inheritance and squandered it, the father allowed him to make a major financial mistake. From a worldly perspective, this decision was both unwise and unfair—especially to the older, responsible son. But the father’s actions reflected God’s heart, showing that relationships matter more than wealth.As stewards, we often want to control how money is used, especially when passing wealth to the next generation. Yet, God’s example shows that our trust should be in Him, not in financial security. Just as Jesus