The following is a Chinese legend:

A group of elderly, cultured gentlemen met often to exchange wisdom and drink tea. Each host tried to find the finest and most costly varieties, to create exotic blends that would arouse the admiration of his guests. When the most venerable and respected of the group entertained, he served his tea with unprecedented ceremony, measuring the leaves from a golden box. The assembled epicures praised this 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."

Many of the things in life that we enjoy are without cost or obligation.  The sun that blazes in the morning, the trees that give their shade, the birds that sing to brighten our days.  It doesn't have to cost something to enjoy what God has given to us freely.  

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you;  never will I forsake you.

Hebrews 13:5

May your day be filled with wonderment at all that the Lord has done!

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word