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Based on an Idea of Mine, by Alan Smith
Townsend, the developer of the laser, was once asked if he didn't have
a tremendous sense of achievement in all he had accomplished with his
invention, such as methods for precision measurements, laser disc, and
weapons technology.
He remarked, "Not really." He said that he could easily identify with
the beaver and relayed the following story:
A beaver and a chipmunk happened upon the Hoover Dam while out
strolling one day. They were caught off-guard, completely
overwhelmed with amazement and awe at the size and magnificence of
this structure.
Once the beaver recovered, he remarked, "Well, actually, I didn't
build it myself, but it's based upon an idea of mine."
Who knows what you may accomplish!
Like much of scientific advancement, I see spiritual growth as a
building process. I took the spiritual training my parents gave me and
have built upon it, and I expect my children to take the training that
I give them and build upon that. I fully expect them to accomplish some
great things in their lives, things that I may not have built myself,
but which are based on spiritual principles which I have shared with
them.
Paul was referring to this process when he said of Timothy, "I call to
remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your
grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you
also" (1 Timothy 1:5). I wonder if Lois and Eunice ever even imagined
all that that little boy Timothy would accomplish in his lifetime?
You may not feel like you're accomplishing much, but if you are
instilling in your children (or others) a faith in God, who knows what
they may accomplish in the years ahead!
Have a great day!
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(c) 2008 Alan Smith <alansmith.servant@gmail.com>. Used by
permission. This devotional was reprinted from Thought for the
Day <http://www.TFTD-online.com>.
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* When New Babies Require Extra Care
http://www.heartlight.org/articles/200805/20080529_multiples.html
* Thought for the Day
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