He made the basin of bronze

and its stand of bronze

from the mirrors

         of the ministering women

who ministered in the entrance

         of the tent of meeting.

                  Exodus 38.8

(We don't know anything

about these women

except that they

     ministered to others,

and they willingly offered

         what they had

         for worship.

What a beautiful thing

    to be remembered by.

What a beautiful thing

    was created

    by their sacrifice.

God does not just use us

or our stuff

          for His glory.

 He draws out the beauty

     from what we give

     and from our hearts.

How can I serve Him today?

What is before me

        or around me?

What is in my hand?

Where is my heart in this?

Those who seek God

   see all things differently.

Step into the need.

His glory is there.)

O LORD,

We do not often see

      the outcome of our service

      or our work

           dedicated to You

           in all that we do.

But we don't have to see

      the end result

to know that You create

     goodness

     all along the way.

It is rarely about

       the end of it,

because You always work

   in a billion outcomes.

May we worship You today.

Reveal to us not just

   how we can serve You

but trust You

        in how You redeem.