Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Childlike

It was my sister's 15th birthday this weekend.
We were having breakfast when my nine year old sister 
gave the birthday girl this envelope and card.

It brought tears to my eyes, seeing how 
selflessly she gave. Yes, it's just 15 pennies,
not the greatest birthday gift,
but the heart behind this simple gift
deeply touched my heart.
It reminded me of the widow's offering,
which Jesus counted far more significant
than the lofty offerings of the rich.

Oh, to have that kind of heart.
To give selflessly, to give everything.
To love endlessly, without condition, without fail.
To believe simply... like a child.

4 comments:

  1. Oh this is so precious! It brought tears to MY eyes! The beauty of simplicity in a child is priceless.

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  2. This is just precious! What a sweet little girl...

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  3. I love Alinka, she did that for us at Christmas and gave us a dollar, I cried...it really made me stop and think in the midst of all the cyeta...God bless her little heart!

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  4. So sweet! If only we were as simple as children:)

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