Make a Difference
A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his
paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked
him.
While painting, he noticed a small hole in the
hull, and quietly repaired it.
When he finished painting, he received his money
and left.
The next day, the owner of the boat came to the
painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for
painting.
The painter was surprised and said “You've already
paid me for painting the boat Sir!”
“But this is not for the paint job. It's for
repairing the hole in the boat.”
“Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly
it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant.”
“My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell
you what happened:
“When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention
the hole.
“When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and
went on a fishing trip.
“They did not know that there was a hole. I was not
at home at that time.
“When I returned and noticed they had taken the
boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole.
“Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them
returning from fishing.
“Then, I examined the boat and found that you had
repaired the hole!
“You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of
my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed.”
So no matter who, when or how, continue to help,
sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks'
you find. You never know when one is in need of us, or when God holds a
pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone.
Along the way, you may have repaired numerous 'boat
holes' for several people without realizing how many lives you've save.
Make a difference....
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