Like some charitable deeds, some prayers must be shared. However, a lot of people don’t. Indeed, their petitions seem to be strengthened by their secrecy.
Growing up, I was a huge fan of the Carol Burnett Show, so I was thrilled to see her appear in an episode of Glee lately. You might be shocked to hear that she shared a moving account in Guideposts about the key to her success. It serves as a powerful reminder of the power of covert giving and prayer.
After she gave a performance at her professor’s house while she was a gifted drama student at UCLA, an enigmatic stranger—there’s no other way to put it—approached her with a kind offer. He would give her a $1,000 loan so she could start her career in New York.
She wrote, “I was pretty innocent in those days, but not that innocent.” She declined his offer with grace. The businessman persevered, telling his wife that he was serious and presenting her to her. He would lend the money with three requirements: if she could, she would have to repay him in five years. that she was not to tell anyone who he was. And that at some point she was to return the favor.
The man was oblivious to Carol’s dire financial situation and her family’s struggle to make ends meet. As dentistry was something she couldn’t afford, the first thing she did with some of the money was have her teeth fixed. After that, she left for New York.
The rest of the story’s details are up to you. Working hard, she developed a successful Broadway career and became the beloved Carol Burnett that we know today. She was meticulous in adhering to the loan’s terms. She managed to reimburse him on time. She did not reveal his identification. She raises a good point about sharing his compassion, saying, “Well, that’s my secret.”
Like some charitable deeds, some prayers must be shared. However, a lot of people don’t. Indeed, their petitions seem to be strengthened by their secrecy. As Jesus advised, “When you show someone kindness, do it in secret.” You will be rewarded by your Father, who is aware of all secrets. There’s no mystery about that.
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