The scriptures tell us that a man need not run faster than he has strength. We must take care not to use this as a justification for lazy and/or selfish behavior. This is particularly true when it comes to caring for those who fall under our stewardship--morally if not legally.
Because the Savior also told the story of the widow's mite. Often as a parent, you often feel like you wish you could be doing more for your children. Maybe you can. Maybe you just don't see it because it asks to give of your want, rather than your excess. Sometimes, you need to simply give all that you have and just have the faith to trust that the Lord, in seeing your sacrifice, will reward your selflessness by providing for you when your time of need comes.
After all, He had the selflessness and faith to lay down His very life for His friends, in the faith and hope of obtaining something better for all. If He can sacrifice His own life, most of us can probably sacrifice a lot more than we realize or care to admit, if we but exercise the faith to do so.
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