Ephesians 5:20 (ESV)
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
An old Chinese legend tells of a group of elderly,
cultured gentlemen who met often to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host
tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends
that would arouse the admiration of his guests. When the most venerable and
respected of the group entertained, he served his tea with unprecedented
ceremony, measuring the leaves from a golden box. The assembled epicures
praised this exquisite tea. The host smiled and said, "The tea you have
found so delightful is the same tea our peasants drink. I hope it will be a
reminder to all that the good things in life are not necessarily the rarest or
the most costly.
No, the good things in life are right in front of our
faces and we so often neglect to see them for how very precious they are – our
redemption in Jesus, our spouses, our children, our parents and extended
family, our brothers and sisters in the Lord, our wonderful five senses, the
talents and abilities He's given us – and so much more!
Let's thank God for all the precious things he's given us
and let's cherish them as so! We have so much!
Dear lord, we want to thank You for all the things that
You have done for us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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