Thankful for “Precious” Things

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God

There is an ancient Chinese legend about a group of elderly, cultured gentlemen who met to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to outdo the other in finding the finest, most costly tea leaves to create exotic blends that would impress and evoke the admiration of his guests. 

One day, they met at the home of the most venerable and respected elder of the group. In unprecedented ceremony, he retrieved a golden box and proceeded to extract the perfect measure of tea leaves. After drinking the host’s concoction, they praised it as a most 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.”

A Christ follower knows that the best things in life are right in front of us; precious things, like our redemption, our spouses and families, our church families, the gift of life - and SO MUCH MORE! 

Our loving God has given us many “precious” gifts. They are everywhere around us. Let’s be thankful and cherish them as such.  

Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ [Ephesians 5:20].