Special Gift

When you reflect on the remarkable abilities of various animals, do you sometimes feel a twinge

of envy? Perhaps you wish that you could soar like an albatross, swim like a dolphin, see like an

eagle, or run like a cheetah.

Yes, animals have some amazing abilities, but so do we!

That is why this article is about appreciating your special gift, which is THE HUMAN BODY

I know you must be wondering how the human body can be a special gift. The reason is because

First — The human body has been described as the perfect machine. Of course, we are much

more than a machine. We have creativity, curiosity, imagination, and ingenuity-qualities that

move us to devise machines that enable us to do virtually anything we set our minds to. We can

fly, even beyond the speed of sound; navigate above or below the surface of the vast oceans;

gaze some 14 billion light-years into space; peer into the living cell; and design medicines,

therapies, and technologies that help us diagnose and treat diseases.

Second — Even with little or no external assistance, a healthy, a well trained human body is

cable of doing astonishing things. At the Olympic Games, for example, gymnasts, high divers,

ice skaters, skiers, and others perform amazing feats with a level of agility, artistry, creativity,

and grace that leave the audience enthralled.

Do you appreciate the special gifts that you have as a human?

Granted, you may not be an Olympic athlete, but you have many gifts for which to be thankful.

An ancient bible writer expressed his appreciation to God in a song; "I shall laud you because in

a fear-inspiring way I am wonderfully made."(psalms 139 vs 14) Why not think about that

statement and appreciate how you are wonderfully made specially.

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