September 27th

“’For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’” Matthew 6:21

it is in that hand
we offer to another,
not in that lockbox in the closet
with the keys hidden safely
(and we hope we don’t forget
where).
it is in the stories told
around a shared meal,
which evoke laughter
as well as a few tears,
not in vaults available only
on certain days.
it is in that hope which
leans close to embrace
us in grace which does not
cost us anything but faith—
that is where our treasure
breathes
lingers
rests
lives
serves.

© 2025 Thom M. Shuman

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