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Woman With Two Coins

Mark 12:41-44 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed our of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on". (ESV) Normally, this story is used to point out a lesson in generosity or trust in God's provision. That is definitely an important part of this story because this woman gave all her money to God, trusting that He would continue to provide for her needs. However, another thing that I think we can learn from this woman is the difference that can be made even though we may feel like we're not enough. If you notice, Jesus just praises this woman's faithf