¹⁵Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said. ¹⁶So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. ¹⁷Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?“ ¹⁸But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? ¹⁹Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. ²⁰Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” ²¹They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” ²²When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Spend 5 to 15 minutes in silent meditation, paying attention to the breath.
• What do you give to this world?
• What do you give to God?
• Write them down in two columns.
• Where do you notice duplication?
• Where do you notice polarization?
• What item(s) need to be moved to the other column?
• Is there something you need to let go?
• Is there something needing your attention?
• Invite God into this place.
• Look for opportunities for reconciliation.
• Is there a call to action?
• Give thanks to  God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.