I have seen this before, but it hit home when I recently read it, possibly because I am getting “older”.  I felt it was worth  sharing with my blog friends.

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz (Dr. Suess), the creator of the Peanuts’ comic strip.

You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder them. Just read it straight through and you’ll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do? The point is, most of us don’t remember all the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their field. But, the applause dies, awards tarnish, achievements are forgotten, accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here’s another quiz.  See how you do on this one.

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?  The lesson here is the people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money…or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

I would like to take this a step further. The One who can and does make the biggest difference in our lives is the One who loves us unconditionally. He is the One we can trust to love us, even when we are unlovable. Christ will make His home in our heart when we trust in Him.  He cares the most! Thanks be to God.

Patty