"God's Tribute Money"

We are made in the image and likeness of God. So you, O Christian, because you are a human being, are God’s tribute money — a little coin bearing the image and likeness of the divine emperor. ~St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619

Let my soul spend itself in Your praise, rejoicing for love.  ~Imitation of Christ, Bk 3, Ch 5

Dear God, who lovingly created me out of nothing and marvelously fashioned me in Your image and likeness, let me spend myself freely, generously, even recklessly -- all for You and for You alone.  Amen.