Giving Much

This week, two stories told in Sacrament Meeting reminded me that even those who have very little can give much. The first story was of a mother who searched through empty cupboards to find a can of peaches to donate to a food drive, and the second story was about pioneers who, despite having few and limited resources, were willing to share their goods with those who needed it.  These stories reminded me of the widow's mite, and I think that the generosity of the mother and the pioneers will be recognized, just as the widow's generosity was. Those who have very little, but still give generously, exercise great generosity, for which they will likely be greatly rewarded.

When those who have much give much, that's great. Those people do a great deal of good through their donations. The world needs many people like them. But the world also needs those who have little, but still give some. Their generosity is inspiring, and it calls down the blessings of Heaven on them and on those who follow their example. Generosity isn't just measured by the amount one gives; it's also measured by the sacrifice one has to make to give it. That's how those who have little can still give much. It may not be a great donation, but it is a great sacrifice, and thankfully, great sacrifices are always rewarded with great blessings.