Greetings!
This past week, a friend's necklace caught my eye. It was a widow's mite set in silver. It reminded me of a story I wanted to share over a year ago with you. It is Lydia's story.
Lydia was probably 8 years old when this happened. I was in the office at Covenant and John, Lydia's dad, called and wanted to come by with Lydia. I really didn't know what to expect but when she walked in with a bike and a sack full of change I knew it would be cool. As it turned out, Lydia wanted to bless foster children. She had it set in her heart to help kids that she knew weren't doing so well. So... she gave.
I was overwhelmed the day Lydia came into Covenant. She gave with her heart, she gave cheerfully and she gave sacrificially. Lydia could have kept the bike and spent her savings but instead she poured it out on my desk and gave. I'll tell you, Lydia's gift wasn't the biggest donation that year in terms of finances and numbers but it was as far as heart and compassion.
I learned greatly from Lydia that day. We can give and give and give but it doesn't matter if we are doing it with the wrong motivation. Secondly, it doesn't matter what you give but that you give. It is difficult for God to pour blessings into a closed fist. This season, open your heart and open your hand and witness that hand of God filling every need. May Lydia inspire us all to give to bless others!
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