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Pennies from Heaven

This summer has definately been a trying time financially, emotionally, and physically. I am recovering from the last two (one day at a time) but that financial thing just hasn't worked out as I have planned. I am, however, thankful for pennies from heaven. They have been my encouragement.

When I lived in Irving I had a good friend who was going through a really long and trying fiscal season. They had one child (two years old) and she had a low paying part time job when her husband was laid off. He took a low paying hourly job while he was job hunting. All that to say, it was extremely difficult to make ends meet. Have you noticed that bills still come in even when checks don't?

She shared a story her mom told her about a rich man. The rich man always stopped to pick up pennies off the floor, in parking lots and stores. He was asked why, if he had so much money, would he stoop to pick up a penny. He replied " Pennies remind me that every cent I have comes from God." After her mom relayed that encouraging story she hung up the phone and turned around to find a penny laying on her kitchen table. She found pennies every where she went until their trial was over.

Throughout this difficult season I have found a penny (sometimes several ) each day. It has been a comforting reminder that all I have comes from God and I can trust him to meet my needs. I found two already today and also a dime. Oh yeah. I am also only $100 from making rent. Since I started out the day the Lord has provided $200.12. I am trusting Him to meet our needs this month. Roger's commission won't kick in till next month. We can use your payers and encouragement.

Lord, I ask you to provide food, shelter, and electricity for my family this month. I am thankful for your provision for this summer. I know you have blessed and stretched what we have. Please do not let me get ahead of your plan. I know I struggle with that and I am sorry. I want to wait on you because I know you have a plan for me and that it is to bring me hope and not harm. Guard my mouth and give me wisdom to know when and who to ask for help and when not to move. I love you.