This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. (2 Corinthians 9:12, 13)
Father,
Your Son told us to let our light shine before men so that when they see our good works you will be praised. It is a difficult road to walk when allowing people to know what good works we have done in such a way that you are praised and not us, in a way that you are glorified and not our own egos. At the same time you do not want all of our works to be done in secret. Everyone knew what Barnabas had done in Acts 4 and it spurred others on to do the same thing.
I pray these children become known for their generosity and that, by their actions, others are encouraged and spurred on to good works. May they navigate the balance of their works being known such that you are praised, while avoiding the trap of gratifying their own ego.
Amen
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