Wonders

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

The Anticipated 7 Wonders of the World

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. The Taj Mahal
3. The Grand Canyon
4. The Panama Canal
5. The 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 run
6. To laugh
7. And to love

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 done, regarding them as merely "ordinary."  What is truly wondrous to you?

Prayer: Gracious God, your creations are the center of our lives.  We cannot improve upon them as humans, but we can be cognizant of the abilities you give us.  Even children can see where we cannot. Give us eyes for your creation and for our senses and abilities.  Help us to smile and laugh even in the face of this time of trial. Amen