All She Could Give

Written By Betty Predmore

Let's talk about the poor widow we find in Luke chapter 21 today. She is giving so little in the collection box compared to the others, but she is giving so much more of what she has then those who gave more. According to Jesus she had given more than any of them because she had given, not out of her surplus, but out of her poverty.

This reminds me of a time of my life when I found myself a single mother of four. I would write out all my bills every month and compare that to my income, and on paper it seems so discouraging. The numbers didn't add up and I always came up short. In looking for ways to cut back, there was a temptation a few times to scratch out that line item of tithing. But my heart just wouldn't let me, so I cut back a little in other ways. I continued to give my tithe each month. Amazingly, I always managed to get everything paid and even have a little left over for some fun.

To me this has always been a fine example of God honoring my heart and my desire to give, even when on paper it looks like I shouldn't. I have often felt like that poor woman with the two coins. But God blessed me through that time, and I have often used that part of my testimony to share with others who struggle with the importance of tithing.

Another thing to note is that this woman gave her two coins, basically all that she had, and that wasn't the end of her story. This tells us that she gave because of her devotion and faith. God wants us to give of our finances, but he also wants the rest of the "everything she has".

He wants our belief, our trust, our faith, our hope, our hearts, our minds in our souls, he wants all of us.

Are you willing to give it all to God today?

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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