Remember the Parables: Life Stewardship, Dreams, and Teamwork

Denise Capra
7 days ago
2 min read

Jesus taught us so much through the parables of the New Testament. His stories were meant to draw us in—to make us think, ponder, and apply truth to our own lives. Each parable invites us to evaluate our personal responsibility in life’s challenges and opportunities.

Proposing teamwork has often been one of the greatest challenges in life—but also the most fruitful.

Stewardship Beyond Money

Stewardship is more than managing money—it’s the intentional management of your entire life: your time, your energy, and your resources.

The people you allow closest to you—your family, friends, and team—will shape your destiny. They can either lift you toward your dreams or hold you back from them.

When you are in a position to make decisions, do so with wisdom and discernment. This applies equally to your personal life and your business.

“I will not give up my dreams for someone who cannot organize their life. Honesty is non-negotiable—otherwise, intention slips away, and your vision fades.”

Ask yourself:

Will my dreams align with theirs?
Do they want success badly enough to be on my team?

You cannot do for others what they are unwilling to do for themselves. Some may not follow your plan—or even their own. But those willing to invest, grow, and commit are treasures who multiply your efforts.

Habits Shape Destiny

Actions repeated over time become habits. Habits form character. Character creates your lifestyle.

Never forget:

“The truth is, most people will not fulfill their dreams. The reason is that they are unwilling to work in teams.”

Trying to go it alone may seem tempting, but it will wear you down. Building a team requires patience—but the reward is exponential. Synergy, respect, and collaboration produce results no one could achieve alone.

The Power of Partnership

God designed us for connection and teamwork. Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 reminds us:

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”

A team anchored in faith, trust, and mutual respect is unstoppable. Together, you can face challenges, celebrate victories, and accomplish far more than you ever could alone.