Reading: Psalm 41:1-6

LORD God,
forgive me for when I have looked down
on others in need.
Open my eyes to someone I may help today.
Help me to be a blessing.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.

— — —

[Jesus speaking]
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness
in front of others to be seen by them.
If you do, you will have no reward
from your Father in heaven.

“So when you give to the needy,
do not announce it with trumpets,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues
and on the streets,
to be honored by others.
Truly I tell you,
they have received their reward in full.
But when you give to the needy,
do not let your left hand know
what your right hand is doing,
so that your giving may be in secret.
Then your Father,
who sees what is done in secret,
will reward you.
(Matthew 37:3-6), NIV)*