Thursday, February 09, 2006
PERSPECTIVES!
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One day, a financially comfortable father decided to take his son to
the country, with the purpose of showing him how poor people live, and that
the son could understand the value of things, and realize how fortunate
they were.
They stayed overnight at a very humble family's farm for 1 day and 1
night. As the trip ended, and during their return home, the father asks
his son:
So what did you think of the trip?
It was great, dad!
Did you see how poor and needy some people have to live?
Yes!
And what did you learn?
I saw that we have one dog in the house, but they have four. We have a
huge swimming pool, but they have a river that never ever ends. We
have imported lamps in the patio, they have the stars. Our backyard ends at
the fence, but theirs goes on and on into the horizon. Especially
though, dad, I saw that they have time to talk to each other and live
as a family. You and Mom have to work all day, and I hardly see you both!
As the conversation ended, the father remained silent, and his son
added: Thanks Dad, for showing me how rich we could be!!
PRAYER
"Lord, may your love consume me and transform my life that I may truly desire nothing more than life with you. Make me strong in love and fidelity that nothing may hinder me from doing your will."
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