Inspiring :-)

Penny with a twist

You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being
good luck, gifts from angels, etc.

This is the first time I've ever heard this twist on the story. Gives
you something to think about.

Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to
spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. My friend,
Arlene, was nervous about the weekend.

The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway,
and cars costing more than her house.

The first day and evening went well, and Arlene was delighted to
have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live.

The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took
them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have
the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so
she was enjoying herself immensely!

As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant
that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and
her husband. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement
for a long, silent moment.

Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing
on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had
dropped, and a few cigarette butts.

Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny. He
held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found
a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a
single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick
it up?

Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her.

Finally, she could stand it no longer!

She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection,
and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.

A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for
the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies
before! What was the point of this?

"Look at it." He said.

"Read what it says."

She read the words " United States of America"

"No, not that; read further."

"One cent?"

"No, keep reading."

"In God we Trust?"

"Yes!"

"And?"

"And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.
Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. It is written on
every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it!

God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him?
Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see
if my trust IS still in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as
a response to God; that I do trust in Him.

For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it
is God's way of starting a conversation with me.

Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!

When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk.
I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying
and fretting in my mind about things I cannot change.

I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God,
I get the message.

It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies
in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!

And, God is patient...

Have a blessed day!!

Amen David!! That is truely awesome

DG

Dave -- Glad to see that she is on the job . I've been Watching



Happy to see things are going a bit more smoothly for you and your family.

Did I hear someone call?

If CourinesLegs can be of assistance in some way, then you can be sure of my support

Hi CourinesLegs

Those fine pins are needed (This is getting as bad as the Teddies )

Do you know you would cause dozens of Dutch Power Cows to return to the WCG Fold just by signing up and that has to be good thing.

You know you want to.


Dave B Is that a Mac you have? I have a picture of me looking very similar (without the aid of a Mac )


Diana the collection this morning took on new meaning thankyou. Each of those coins has Defender of the Faith on them. Each one will help get the Love of God into this world in one way or another. Great now it's like doing battle


Right I have a few wav files to crunch

I'll be back

Dave