Long ago, a man wandering through a barren desert suddenly came upon a spring of cool, crystal-clear water. It was so refreshing that he decided to take a sample of it to the king. He filled his canteen and began his long trek through the hot sands until he reached the palace. On the journey, however, the water became stale because of the old leather canteen in which it was stored.
The king cordially accepted the gift of this faithful citizen. He tasted it with an expression of deep appreciation and pleasure. The wanderer left, he heart filled with delight.
When the man departed, several men in the kings court tasted the putrid water and asked the king, Why did you pretend to enjoy it?
Ah, responded the king, it was not the water I tasted, it was the spirit in which it was given.
Today, be sensitive to the needs of others, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
The king cordially accepted the gift of this faithful citizen. He tasted it with an expression of deep appreciation and pleasure. The wanderer left, he heart filled with delight.
When the man departed, several men in the kings court tasted the putrid water and asked the king, Why did you pretend to enjoy it?
Ah, responded the king, it was not the water I tasted, it was the spirit in which it was given.
Today, be sensitive to the needs of others, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
