Two Saints Times Two Copper Coins

A good friend who has moved away read the blog about the two copper coins and emailed me this...

"Your blog made me think of a story I head of a gentleman from our church here in Dallas. At the time they were just starting their family- and just starting his career- this man and his wife had determined their financial situation would not allow them to give as much as they'd like to the kingdom.
They decided at the time that they would give 1% and it would be well received as from their hearts. At their first anniversary, they agreed that they would give more; 2% to the church- though it hardly seemed like doubling it. They continued adding 1% each year, and by ten years of marriage, they were up to their goal of 10%.

But they weren't finished yet! They gave 11% their eleventh year. Then twelve. Ultimately, they would decide to give 1% per year of their marriage, and to keep it up for as long as they could.

God is faithful. He is now 78 years old, she's 76, and their marriage has never been stronger after celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary. And, now they are giving fully 55% to the church. He says he has never missed it- even now, when well more than half is given right back as an offering to God."

I love reading stories of hidden saints who remind me I have a long way to go in trusting God and living in the midst of the joy he is calling me to.