What Can I Give My God and King?

Each day my Lord surprises me with something more wonderful than the day before. It might be the smell of a lilac tree as I walk through the yard, or it might be a smile on the face of one of the students in the school at which I work. There is beauty around me all over the place, just waiting to be discovered and recognized. When I take the time to notice it, I know immediately, that it is God's gift to me. I thank Him and smile at His goodness and kindness toward me; a humble servant.

When in prayer I often ask Him, "What can I give you, Lord? I have nothing much to give You." Of course when one receives such generous and loving gifts from above, there is always a desire to give back to the King of Kings. What can I give? I contemplated this question and came up with a few simple answers. I can give my words of love in prayer whenever I think of Jesus, which should be almost continually. The Scriptures tell us to pray constantly. I can give Him a smile when I smile at another human being; particularly one who doesn't often receive smiles. This is the most precious of smiles. I can give Him my hands when I touch the handicapped and poor, for some are repulsed by such as these. He Himself touched the lepers when He healed them and rubbed his fingers on the eyes of the blind in order to restore their sight. This touch is like the touch of smooth silk on a rough hand; gentle and soothing. I can give Him my words of encouragement when I offer love and compassion to someone who is hurting, or when I forgive those who have hurt me. These are the words He longs to hear. They warm His heart. These are the words He invited us to say when He walked the earth.

So, my gifts may not be great and showy. No one may ever see my gifts besides me. But, God receives them and He alone acknowledges them. These are perhaps the greatest of the gifts He receives because they are the ones given in secret. Yes, Lord, I will continue to offer these little tiny tokens of my immense love for you each day of my life. This is all I have to give. But, I offer it all to You. For all I have is to offer You this gift of love that I can give away to others. And with this gift of love, I receive joy in serving You.