A nice story........about time and money

2-8-2005

Painting by: Van Der Ouderaa Belgium 1894. Title: prayer   A Penny from God   A mullah wanted to build a new mosque but lacked the financial recources.   As he was a firm believer in the old adage “Trust in God, but tie up your own camel”, He tried to find the millions he needed through fund raising investors. In the end he was still a million dollar short and decided to pray for it.   God heard him and responded by appearing in his dream. “You have been calling on me, mullah, What can I do for you?” The surprised mullah thought for a moment and said “Lord, please tell me, how much is a thousand year for you?” And God said “It is less then one of your seconds”. “And how much is a million dollars for you, oh lord?” “That’s like a penny to me.” Then, oh almighty one, can you please give me such a penny?