“… sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Matthew 19:21

Spring-cleaning! I look around my home and see all the accumulated stuff I must dust and polish. One question comes to mind. Is it time to downsize?

The thought of giving up items I have collected over my lifetime is a little sad. It is also liberating! Much of what I have I really do not need. The time, attention, and energy spent on them would be better spent with our Lord. How delighted He would be!

“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love as Christ loved us …” (Ephesians 5:1-2) There is no friend like Jesus, who transforms us with His love. He gives Himself to us. When we follow Christ, we give ourselves to Him by loving Him in one another and giving to those whose needs are greater than our own. Amen!

Carol Monaco
Bethesda, MD

Dear Jesus, help me to be generous, giving hope to others in Your name. Amen.

Reflect: Receiving God’s love, give help to those less fortunate.

Read: Matthew 19:16-30 and Luke 21:1-4