It is not the matter of giving that is in question, but when and how to give. That often makes the difference between failure and success. The minute we put our work on a service plane, the alcoholic commences to rely upon our assistance rather than upon God. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous

Jesus talked about the widow
whose offering was a couple of pennies.
Said she gave the most.
I got good grades by coasting,
knew those who struggled,
studied for hours, agonized
to barely pass deserved more praise.
A gift done for show, for recognition
is rewarded only by that
while less of a gift in secret
with humility has great merit.
There’s something healing
about secret generosity,
about giving only because it’s done
in a higher power’s will.