![]() ![]() 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 in God at that moment. Whenever I find a coin I see that inscription. "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. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this? She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.Ī smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. 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? He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. 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. The wife wondered if she was supposed to pass him. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. The wife knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.Īs the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of her and her husband. The husband's employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. The first day and evening went well, and she was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. ![]() The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her house. ![]() The story goes that a husband and wife were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. Did they think it was lucky? Did they keep it? Key Takeaway: Whether things are going good or bad, we should always turn our thoughts back to God and trust Him.Ĭhristian object lessons through a story:īegin the lesson by asking if anyone has found a penny. ![]()
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