Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Dearest God,

What is life without helping others? I worked all day on mission auction items getting them ready for a fundraiser in November. Each item carefully selected for its value, cost and bidability (is that a word?) Each item bringing dollars for mission efforts somewhere in the world. What a privilege.

I feel myself close to the heart of those in need. What can I do to stretch the dollars helping as many people as possible? I make the baskets attractive filled with great items. I clean up the package making it look as good as possible - no dents, lumps or bumps, tears or rips. I pray.

O Lord,
these items
are precious
because of
what they
can do
for others.
I give thanks
and pray.
Stretch,
O Lord,
the value
of these things
for your purpose.

Love, Andrea
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