Here’s
a prayer inspired by the story of the widow’s mite in Mark 12: 41-44 and Luke 21:
1-4. It comes from the High Calling website.
Offering Prayer
(inspired by
Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4)
O Lord, I know that, when compared to all of
the people on this earth, I am among the wealthy. How I thank you for the
financial blessings you have given me!
Yet there are times when it seems as if my charitable contributions make such a small difference when compared with rich stars and giant corporations. When I feel inconsequential, I am inclined to hang onto what I have rather than sharing it. Forgive me, Lord, when I am not a faithful steward of the resources you have entrusted to me.
Thank you for the example of the widow and her “mites.” May she inspire me to give as I am able. Help me, Lord, to know what it means for me to give generously and sacrificially. Amen.
Yet there are times when it seems as if my charitable contributions make such a small difference when compared with rich stars and giant corporations. When I feel inconsequential, I am inclined to hang onto what I have rather than sharing it. Forgive me, Lord, when I am not a faithful steward of the resources you have entrusted to me.
Thank you for the example of the widow and her “mites.” May she inspire me to give as I am able. Help me, Lord, to know what it means for me to give generously and sacrificially. Amen.
~ posted on The High Calling. http://www.thehighcalling.org/articles/daily-reflection/widows-mite
