Sunday, November 30, 2014

herself on the altar – v5

we need to see with Christ’s eyes
what really was happening here
not about a couple of coins
far more than that, truly,
the widow came forward
to give herself
in loving sacrifice

what must the others have noticed
her old clothing, the curve of her back,
bent over, stooped, from her burdens,
what must they have expected
when she gave but two coins;
but it was herself on the altar
this widow in the temple

offering to God, all that she had
all that she was, herself a sacrifice,
all that she could give, trust;
she gave but two coins
symbols only, of her offering
all of what she had, herself on the altar;
This is what she offered unto God


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edited November 30, 2014
herself on the altar – v5

edited November 21, 2014
herself on the altar – v4
(editing version 3)
Edited January 4, 2014
herself on the altar – v3
Edited September 11, 2013
herself on the altar – v2
November 12, 2012
herself on the altar
Mark 12:41-44
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Psalm 127:1
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Ruth 4:13-17
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Hebrews 9:24-28
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Hebrews 9
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