Matthew 6:1
At a church event this weekend, we had a typical offering, but this offering changed my way of thinking. At these church events, nearly 'everybody who's somebody' is there, with the bishop presiding. On this day, they asked for a certain amount from each person, and I was pleased to see that I had a mixture of large and small bills that added up to the amount they asked. They then asked everyone to lift their money as a dedication. I automatically put the big bill on the outside, because I was in a crowd, and I didn't want to seem "cheap".
Then I turned to look around me and my eyes caught those of a wise old mother. She just looked at me, but her kind, quiet eyes spoke volumes. I immediately turned the bills inside out, so the $1 bill was on the outside.
She seemed to ever-so-slightly nod her approval.
Lord, I thank you for the wise saints you've sprinkled throughout my life. May I never miss their teaching. And Lord, help me to remember that when I give, I'm giving to you. Please help me to put pride behind me, so that I can truly experience that right relationship with you.
Amen
-© 2008 Scotty Ward
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