Jesus gave his blood for us; what will we give to him? We belong to him, and everything we have is his, because he purchased us for himself—how could we live as if we belong to ourselves? Oh, for more dedication! And for that, oh, for more love! Blessed Jesus, you graciously accept even the smallest

sincere tokens of our affection! You receive our humble gestures of love as though they were treasures, just like a mother cherishes the wildflowers her child picks for her. We will give you the first fruits of what we gain and honor you with everything we have, always acknowledging that what we give you is what you’ve already given us.

A child who’s been burned dreads the fire, but a sinner who’s been burned by sin often runs right back to it. Gray hair should be a crown of wisdom, but too often it’s a fool’s cap. Young people who waste the best years of their lives and miss the early

joys of knowing God are foolish. But what about the person who stands on the brink of eternity, one foot practically in Hell, and yet continues living without God and without Christ, still playing around with their soul?