
A Lesson in Abundance
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.—Luke 21:4 (NIV)
Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.—Luke 7:47 (NIV)
Love and relationships are complicated. Everyone makes mistakes, says things they shouldn’t, misses events and misreads unspoken signals. This verse helps us to remember that loving, trying and forgiving are all necessary parts of loving greatly—and experiencing God’s love.
Heavenly Father, help me to have a forgiving heart that opens me to Your great love.

All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.—Luke 21:4 (NIV)

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.—James 1:17 (NIV)

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.—Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)