The Seven Wonders of the World

A group of students were studying the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of the lesson, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the Seven Wonders of the World. The following received the most votes:

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. The Taj Mahal in India
3. The Grand Canyon in Arizona
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...
5. to feel...
6. to laugh...
7. and to love.

The room was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop.

Lessons:

• The things we overlook as simple and ordinary are often the most wonderful things in life.
• We don't have to travel anywhere special to experience the Wonders of the World.
• The wonders of the world is around you.
• Never neglect the little things in life, like the dropping of the leaves and the breathing of the air.
• Enjoy your gifts and share them with the people around.
• Do something sociable and enjoyable every day.
• Be a blessing to all, especially to the body of believers. Amen.