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heartbeat and offering

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These drums sit in a Church in the Diocese of Meru and Mount Kenya.  I snapped this picture on our recent parish trip to Kenya.  As we approach the coming Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, these drums resonate deeply,

In the year prior to leaving for our trip, our parish priest told a story that during the passing of a collection tray in an African Church a woman placed the tray on the ground and stood in it.

Everyone her asked what are you doing? She replied “I have nothing to offer but myself”.   I can scarcely fathom the extraordinary depth of Grace and humility in that moment.

Truly that is anaphora -and offering –  and one to bear in mind that regardless of our wealth or deeds  – it is our whole heart and love God seeks and in return He offers the same.

These Kenyan drums recalled in my mind the song of The Little Drummer Boy – just a poor boy- he thought he had no gifts to bring that were fit to give a King – but he offered himself – his talent –  and so in that treasured Christmas song, it was only to that poor young boy that the Lord smiled.

this Nativity give thanks from your whole heart

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and find that when His eyes rest upon your whole heart  that truly is the “finest gift we bring”