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Steps

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1

I take a moment to pause before coming to prayer. I ask for God’s light as I reflect.

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2

I look back at my recent history and consider the following question: Where have I recently experienced joy in giving?

I take time to let an example come to mind.

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3

What was it that I last gave (a material gift? An act of service? A kind word? Or something else?) What was it like for the other? What was the giving of the gift like for me? I speak with God about what I notice.

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4

As I look forward, what opportunity to give in a similar way comes to mind? I imagine what that might be like. Then I talk with God about this possibility . . .

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5

What do I want to do with this? And what gift from God do I ask for?

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6

I end with a prayer: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...

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