Let us pray: Gracious and eternal Father, we come before you this day seeking to make the most of the gifts which you have given us in life. Lord, as we now hear your word, may we learn how it is that we may serve you with all that we are. Lord, in these moments, grant us wisdom, understanding and peace. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

During the 1992 presidential campaign, one of the slogans which we heard frequently was ''invest and grow.'' The meaning of this phrase of course is that the government will make investments through tax dollars which will revitalize the economy of the nation. While driving home from a hospital visit on election day, I heard a commentator on the radio suggest that the guiding principle for our lives should not be government investment, but rather ''invest in y…