THE SEVEN WONDERS

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     A group of geography students were studying the Seven Wonders of the World.   At the end of that section, the students were asked to list what they think were considered to be the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.  Though there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:

      1.  Egypt's Great Pyramids

      2.  Taj Mahal

      3.  Machu Picchu

      4.  Panama Canal

      5.  Empire State Building

      6.  St. Peter's Basilica

      7.  China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn't turned in her paper yet.  So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.  The quiet girl replied, "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:

      1.  to touch

      2.  to taste

      3.  to see

      4.  to hear

.....  She hesitated a little, and then....

      5.  to feel

      6.  to laugh

      7.  and to love

      Then there was the room so full of silence it was deafening!

 It is far too easy for us to look at the exploits of man and refer to them as "wonders" while we overlook all God has given us, regarding them as merely "ordinary". 

As you plan how and where you are to carry out your ministry today, reflect on the “wonders of God’s creation” that are you will be encountering.  Thank Him for being such a “wonder-full” Creator and the honor He has blessed you with being in ministry with Him to His people.

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