Overaged Posted March 13, 2012 Posted March 13, 2012 One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, "How was the trip?" "It was great, Dad." "Did you see how poor people live?" the father asked. "Oh yeah," said the son. "So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?" asked the father. The son answered: "I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them." The boy's father was speechless. Then his son added, "Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are." Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! Quote "People [rarely] see...the bright light which is in the clouds..." (Job 37:21)"I cannot know why suddenly the stormshould rage so fiercely round me in it's wrathBut this I know: God watches all my pathAnd I can trust""God helps us to draw strength from the storm" - OveragedFaith makes things possible; it does not make them easy, Steps To Christ
Members phkrause Posted March 13, 2012 Members Posted March 13, 2012 I've seen this before, but thanks for posting. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Administrators Naomi Posted March 14, 2012 Administrators Posted March 14, 2012 Quote: Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have. Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! Good assessment. Glad I reread it this morning ... good thoughts to start the day Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Overaged Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 Good assessment. Glad I reread it this morning ... good thoughts to start the day Quote "People [rarely] see...the bright light which is in the clouds..." (Job 37:21)"I cannot know why suddenly the stormshould rage so fiercely round me in it's wrathBut this I know: God watches all my pathAnd I can trust""God helps us to draw strength from the storm" - OveragedFaith makes things possible; it does not make them easy, Steps To Christ
Neil D Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 While I have been known to open mouth and insert foot on occassion, I do advocate a slow to speak approach to life.... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Overaged Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 While I have been known to open mouth and insert foot on occassion, I do advocate a slow to speak approach to life.... LOL, well one does have to speak slower with a foot in their mouth!! I know I DO! Quote "People [rarely] see...the bright light which is in the clouds..." (Job 37:21)"I cannot know why suddenly the stormshould rage so fiercely round me in it's wrathBut this I know: God watches all my pathAnd I can trust""God helps us to draw strength from the storm" - OveragedFaith makes things possible; it does not make them easy, Steps To Christ
Neil D Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Overage.... ...Has anyone ever asked....um, ...if you ..um....SAVOR that 'foot n mouth' disease??? ....'cuz if your speakin' slowly.... [where is that eye rolling icon] Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Administrators Naomi Posted March 14, 2012 Administrators Posted March 14, 2012 While I have been known to open mouth and insert foot on occassion, I do advocate a slow to speak approach to life.... I cannot imagine YOU (or anyone I know) doing THAT. For my birthday one year my daughters presented me with a cup. It was a high-topped boot. Sticking out of what would have been the mouth was the heal of a foot! Never could understand why they thought it was an appropriate gift for me. LOL Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
Overaged Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 LOL, maybe thats a question only your daughter can answer? Let us know what she says!! Quote "People [rarely] see...the bright light which is in the clouds..." (Job 37:21)"I cannot know why suddenly the stormshould rage so fiercely round me in it's wrathBut this I know: God watches all my pathAnd I can trust""God helps us to draw strength from the storm" - OveragedFaith makes things possible; it does not make them easy, Steps To Christ
Neil D Posted March 14, 2012 Posted March 14, 2012 Originally Posted By: hamilton-beach While I have been known to open mouth and insert foot on occassion, I do advocate a slow to speak approach to life.... I cannot imagine YOU (or anyone I know) doing THAT. Was that spoken hastily???? I am aware of a character who, when gathered with friends, spent a whole afternoon saying "Hello"....Of course, Ents NEVER do anything hastily..... . . . . ....Oh, this character's name was "Treebeard".... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Administrators Naomi Posted March 14, 2012 Administrators Posted March 14, 2012 LOL, maybe thats a question only your daughter can answer? Let us know what she says!! LOL They still laugh about Mom's Cup and act shocked should I question their thought process in getting it for me. Just don't get no respect Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
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