An Answer To A Prayer

--by 123u2, posted May 3, 2011

Since my husband has been hospital for quite a while I have learned to make do with very little.

On Sunday I went to our church and someone there said to me, "I know you must be having a tough time." I just smiled and said, "I'm okay. I have two dollars and I have food at home, so I'll be fine."

I always think that what I have is what I have and it is up to me to make the most of it.

Anyway, then she said, "Can I borrow your Bible? I need to look up a verse." I said, "Okay."

Just then someone called me. "I'll be right back," I said to the woman. When I returned she thanked me and returned my Bible.

On my way home my friend who was driving said, "I thought you told me you didn't have any money?" I replied, "I don't."

She said, "Oh yes you do!" I assured her I only had my two dollars, but still she insisted I had money.

"Look at your Bible on the floor," she said. "There's a hundred dollar bill sticking out of it."

I actually started to think she was making this up just to annoy me! Then I looked down. I was so shocked! There actually was a hundred dollar bill that seemed to have fallen out of my Bible!

I looked at her, very surprised, and said, "I don't know where that came from! I have no idea because I certainly did not have a hundred dollars!"

I thought and thought for days after that: where did it come from? Then I realised it must have been the lady who asked to borrow my bible. How very kind of her! And what a wonderful gift to receive when you are down to your last two dollars!

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Posted by 123u2
May 3, 2011
Comments (21)

Readers Comments

madeusmile wrote: Good thing you had your Bible with you! They always say turn to the scripture for the answer to your troubles! I hope that 2011 has many blessings in store of you!

unknown wrote: God knows to reach you in totally defying ways ... I am very happy for you ...

MakeSomeoneSmile wrote: That is a wonderful kind act you got to experience! :)

heartofflesh wrote: Thank you for sharing.
God's ways are mysterious !

erinvictoria wrote: That brought tears to my eyes. I believe in God, but am not a "religious" person so to speak. You belong to a wonderful congregation. How kind of that woman to help you. I hope your husband is doing better, and I hope your situation improves. Thanks for sharing that story.

pattyann wrote: Angels come in all sizes and always on time. You made me smile. Thanks

wooka85257 wrote: Isn't it wonderful how god finds people to help him help us? He knew your need, and he sat you right next to the person he knew could (and would) help. May you always know he has your back. I hope your husband is feeling better.

dgrav wrote: Thank you for sharing and god bless you.

Arnee wrote: Thank you for sharing! :) sometimes, we don't have to say anything. People who cares see right through us and in an instant, they know exactly what needs to be done!

BornToHelp13 wrote: Isn't it wonderful that even if we think we are down with our last hopes, god is still able to find ways and use other people as an instrument to help us? Indeed, god is great all the time. Thanks for sharing this wonderful story '123u2'.

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