There's an interesting little poem, written by Charles Marshburn, that showcases something many bereaved people are familiar with…
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground.
But it's not just a penny,
this little coin I've found.
Found pennies come from heaven,
That's what my Grandpa told me.
He said Angels toss them down.
Oh, how I loved that story.
He said when an Angel misses you,
They toss a penny down.
Sometimes just to cheer you up,
To make a smile out of your frown.
So, don't pass by that penny,
When you're feeling blue. It may be a penny from heaven,
that an Angel's tossed to you.
Last week I had an uncharacteristicly difficult day volunteering at the library bookstore. Feeling distressed, I started restocking a book cart, and I looked down... and right by my foot was a penny! How is it that these pennies "just show up"…when we could use a little boost?
God cares about the little things in our lives. I've met many people, who feel that God only cares about "the big stuff". How wrong they are! All over Scripture, God reveals Himself as Someone Who cares about ALL of our daily travails…and wants to HELP us...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
(Matthew 11:28-30 NIV)
I looked up "yoke" to find out more clearly what it is…here's a (unreferenced) definition…
YOKE:
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.
Here is a photo of a yoke:
Clearly, Jesus is planning on helping us carry our burden-two animals are used with a yoke! He doesn't expect, nor desire for us to "go it alone" when undergoing trials.
2 comments:
We never know about those angels. While many have tended to us through our trials, we in turn can also be the "angel" to others as you were for the lady. God does send us comfort in many ways. I never knew the pennies from heaven poem. Now it makes sense why people pick up pennies from their loved ones. Thank you for letting me know.
I hope you are feeling better. Here's a special Brandon Bear hug for you. I just had a flash of big brawny Brandon with Michael and Lisa on each shoulder ....all laughing and having fun. ��
Thanks, Dale and I like that flash! -it's so nice to know that "All is Well" with our beloveds now in Heaven. As for me, I'm finding out that I'm no "spring chicken" any longer, and pacing myself is more important to me now…I, for one, cannot wait for my "new and improved" version when I'm finally allowed to go Home…Love to you and still strong yet gentle Brandon Bear, Donna
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