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What have I to give my Lord? Just what the wise men gave…

“What have I to give my Lord? Just what the wise men gave. Gold—all the things that are wealth to me: money and health and strength and friends. Frankincense—the first intensity of my heart's love and loyalty. Myrrh—my sorrows, my hurts, my trials—and my power to suffer. When I give Him these, I…” quote by Earl C. Wolf
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““What have I to give my Lord? Just what the wise men gave. Gold—all the things that are wealth to me: money and health and strength and friends. Frankincense—the first intensity of my heart's love and loyalty. Myrrh—my sorrows, my hurts, my trials—and my power to suffer. When I give Him these, I give Him all. And He is worthy.””

Earl C. Wolf

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Offering all gifts—material and emotional—to the divine reflects total devotion and humility.

In simple terms: Give everything you have to God.

Key Takeaway

Offer all aspects of yourself.

Themes

faith devotion humility

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • charitable acts
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

spiritual surrender gratitude

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are you willing to surrender?
  • How does giving shape your identity?
A Different Perspective

Balancing personal needs with giving can be challenging.

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