COUNT THE COST
Wrote Earl Wilson..."Most of count
something...dollars, pounds, accomplishments,
or calories."
Browning counted the ways in which he loved
his wife.
Bing Crosby offered those who worried sage
advice as he sang, "When you're worried,
and you can't sleep, count your blessings instead
of sheep..."
Many of those incarcerated have counted the
days until their release.
Jesus informed us that a true follower of His
was like unto a man, intending to build a
tower, who would sit down first and count
the cost to see if he had "sufficient to finish
it." (Luke 14:28)
May we become wise with our lives and count
the cost, 'ere all is lost.