On the way to
worship service Sunday, I asked the boys if they had any money and they
didn’t. Hubby wasn’t with us, so no one had money to give. I didn’t have a
penny. I hate it when the offering plate goes around and no one has anything to
offer. There is always some change in my purse, so I started digging for coins.
I came up with several pennies, a safety pin, a mint, and some lint. I dug a
little deeper and came up with a few silver coins and more pennies. I showed
Firstborn my handful of coins and he shook his head and smiled. His head shake
made me wonder if I should give my pennies or just throw them back in my purse.
I could have written a check, but it would have immediately bounced in the
usher’s face.
I chuckled at the pressure I was putting on myself to give then
recalled the Bible story of the poor widow who gave all she had, two mites. I’m
not a widow, nor am I poor, but I sure have more month than money and the change
I found was all I had. I whispered to Firstborn, “God doesn’t look at the
amount, He looks at the heart.” Although I said that to Firstborn, I was really
encouraging myself and making it okay to give my pennies. I may have more month
than money, but God has always been my sufficiency – always and in ways I never expect. We
have a refrigerator and cabinets full of food, a full gas tank, and money in the
boys’ lunch accounts. The only thing I need is trust in God. As long as I keep
my eyes on Him, I have everything I need. I may not have any more pennies to count, but when I count my
blessings, they are plentiful!
