Prayer for My Children Day 15

Day 15: Generosity "Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age" (1Tim 6:18-19)

About 12 years ago when I was still serving as a Regional Director for NY/NJ MPAK (Mission to Promote Adoption of Kids) chapter, along with another organization, we held a fundraising event. Many famous Korean Christian musicians came to perform in the concert at this mega church in NY. MPAK leaders flew in from LA and Korea. We had big dreams to raise awareness about the needs of the orphans in Korea and how Christians are called to take care of the orphans and the widows. Big dreams, big event!  Well, it wasn't that easy, the huge concert hall was almost empty that evening. Instead of praising God along with the musicians on the stage, I was busy and heartbroken looking around the empty hall. It was a disaster. I wanted to cry. Everyone involved was upset and disappointed. I think the other organization had their own internal dispute. It was a disappointment in every sense. MPAK leaders were gathered by the stage trying to comfort one anther for this obvious failure, a staff person came over and gave us an envelop. He said, "A poorly dressed older lady gave this envelop to deliver to you. She said this is all she has to give right now." Puzzled at the message we opened up the white envelop. In it was a small gold ring and a few cents. We immediately felt silent in tears. All of us standing there were reminded of the story of the widow's mite. A huge church building stands but refuses to look to the orphans, but a poorly dressed old lady was compelled to give her gold ring, which probably didn't have much monetary value but her heart. We also knew that it was a token of Jesus' love for our effort on behalf of the orphans. It was a huge encouragement!

Generosity isn't only about giving money to the poor from the rich. It's also about being fulfilled with the Holy Spirit so that we are able to give our last gold ring to the next person who will be reminded of God's love for them. The gold ring is in MPAK office in Korea. It's not even in my possession, but the gold ring has made a deep impression on my heart forever.




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