What Little I Have 

   “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.  But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” (Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta) 

   In the Christmas carol “The Little Drummer Boy” we hear of a little boy who watched as many precious gifts were given to Jesus at His birth.  He felt he had nothing to give worthy of a newborn King.  All he could to was to play his drum for Him.  According to the carol,  Jesus smiled.

   A young boy had a few fish and loaves on a hill where Jesus was teaching.  When what little he had was given to Jesus, He blessed it and it became enough to feed thousands with much left over.  Jesus can do wonderous things with what little we may give Him in love.

   Though I can’t do great things for the Lord, I am called to do what I can with love.  Whether it be giving a few dollars to a homeless shelter, providing support to a right to life effort, or even just giving a smile to a stranger, it is of value if given from love.

   We go through life many times not doing the little we can because we don’t think it’s good enough.  We forget that to a starving person even a slice of bread can be a blessing.  To someone sorrowing a hug and a kind word may help them through a difficult time.

   Jesus can do great things with whatever we may be able to give.  It’s not the size of the gift that matters, it is love with which it is given. 

Though I have nothing worthy of You.

You accept whatever I give in love.

Take what little I can do and give.

In Your love make it plentiful. 

Amen