Week 3

The Pulley

by George Herbert

When God at first made man, Having a glass of blessings standing by, Let us (said He) pour on him all we can: Let the world's riches, which dispersed lie, Contract into a span. So strength first made a way; Then beauty flowed, then wisdom, honour, pleasure: When almost all was out, God made a stay, Perceiving that alone of all His treasure Rest in the bottom lay. For if I should (said He) Bestow this jewel also on my creature, He would adore My gifts instead of Me, And rest in Nature, not the God of Nature: So both should losers be. Yet let him keep the rest, But keep them with repining restlessness: Let him be rich and weary, that, at least, If goodness lead him not, yet weariness May toss him to My breast.

George Herbert rightly points out the restlessness of man. God has given us plenty. Yet we are so restless. We have endless "wants" though He has given us everything we "need".

This week let us just take 5 minutes every morning to thank Him for everything that He has bestowed on us. Read More on Thankfulness here...