Marsha's Musings: These Are The Things

I went for a walk yesterday and found this poem laying in the road. It is very thought provoking.

These Are the Things

Not what we have, but what we use;

Not what we see, but what we choose;

These are the things that mar or bless,

The sum of human happiness.

The things nearby, not things afar;

Not what we seem, but what we are;

These are the things that make or break,

That give the heart its joy or ache.

Not what seems fair, but what is true;

Not what we dream, but what we do;

These are the things that shine as gems,

Like stars in fortune's diadem.

Not as we take, but as we give;

Not as we talk, but as we live;

These are the things that make for peace,

Both now, and after time shall cease.

Not what we wish, but what we know;

Not to lose heart, but ever to grow;

Because we trust Christ, our Lord,

And do His will, found in His Word.

____Author Unknown

God doesn't make mistakes. He made sure this poem was in the street just for me because I needed it's message.

Marsha