Ever feel like you got nothing to give? All of us have times when we feel we have too little time, energy, motivation, money or power to do what we wish to do.
These are the times that our decision to use what little we have can make all the difference. In the eyes of heaven giving our small offering is huge.
Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” – Mark 12:41-44
Sometimes, just getting out of bed takes all the energy and will-power we can muster. But when we give the little we have, we honor God and our faith is stretched. Plus, heaven notices even when no one else gives a second glance.
Psychologically, pushing over the hump and taking action when we have little to give is referred to as a “small win”. Whether in exercise, eating right or serving others, small wins over time reap big rewards. They teach us to use the little we have and trust God for the rest. Over time, we gain strength.
As Jesus promises, “To everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. – Luke 19:26
Claim the little power that you have and put it to use. The coins given by the widow at the temple were referred to as mites. With very limited value from a worldly standpoint, in heaven’s eyes they were precious.
No matter how we are struggling, all of us have our “mites” and we can choose to put them to good use. Those positive little actions and decisions can change our lives and impact heaven and maybe even our world.
Mighty mites!
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