A GREAT MESSAGE !



Subject : Pick up the pennies!



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 their 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 was enjoyin g 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 m e 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 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..








Thought for the Day:











If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.











If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.











He sends you flowers every spring.











He sends you a sunrise every morning

Face it, friend - He is crazy about you!











Send this to every 'beautiful person' you wish to bless.











God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.











Read this line very slowly and let it sink in...











If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

that was beautiful, Vanessa! thank you for posting this! I needed it! luv ya!

Bravo! That cheered me up.

Thank you

AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT was GREAT!!!!
Thank you pretty lady,wink,...

I normaly dont read long post like this, but thank you for sharing this

WOW, SPEAKLESS, BEAUTIFUL!

i love you too Erica.. ..thank you Honey


i'm glad i could be instrumental
in helping out your day along life's way

Right on Kyle


cool ...i am so happy


i helped bring you some cheer

oooohh...Merlin the Mystical Magician...


you are so welcome dear Man

Very inspiring my dear friend.Thx!great read.It's a shame that we live in such a politically correct society nowadays hey?Sad really.Godspeed!Cy

Ahhhh, Miss Wolfchic...


how nice of you to stop by ...


i am glad to have helped make your day

you are very instrumental thru my days! thanx

Terry...


ohhhh...you are so sweet and kind


I'm thinking that i am Dorothy


waking up from that nasty bump on my head


looking around

at all my tried and true friends & family


and i am clicking my heels


saying


"there is no place like home "


there is just no place like home

Oh Cy Poet....


thank you Dear Man....


you are so kind and wise...


you left me such a beautiful testimony or two


and so did you Terry ....and so many others....


i am sorry for not getting back to you


where is the bottom lip all pushed out emoticon???


i am sorry


i always seem to be a day late and a dollar short

you are welcome ...


don't feel bad...Shadow...

i don't read long posts that often either



i forgot your name...ahhhhh ...brain freeze


Michael, is it


i do know that you are gonna be a new Dad soon...

don't worry...

those little kids' books

just have a word or two or a brief sentence

on each of those 1/4 inch thick cardboard pages

Thanks for sharing

Very good story to share

Stay happy and healthy!!

You are very welcome Dear Lady


thank you for stopping by