The Seven Wonders

This is a story that I have heard several times, and a couple of different versions. I apologize, I don’t know who the author is, but I hope it is a blessing. Think about the message. And do a self evaluation we have all heard or maybe even said at one time or another, when wished a good morning “What’s good about it?’ Well I think that sometimes we overlook the daily blessings that God grants us. If a person truly tries to count their blessings they would discover it is impossible. The Word of God says in Psalm 118:24 “24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Although their were some disagreements, the following received the most votes.

• Egypt’s Great Pyramids
• Taj Mahal
• Grand Canyon
• Panama Canal
• Empire State Building
• St. Peters Basilica
• China’s Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher realized that one girl hadn’t finished her paper. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list. “Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many.” The teacher said. “Well, tell us what you have and maybe we can help.” The girl hesitated, then read. “I think the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ are.

• To See
• To Hear
• To Touch
• To Feel
• To Laugh
• To Love

The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. The things that we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wondrous! This is just a gentle reminder. The most precious things in life cannot be built by hand or bought by man.

The greatest wonder of all. Is God’s great love for us, He sent His Son Jesus to give freedom and everlasting life.

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