Treasures

A few years ago my husband built me a wooden chest for all my treasures. But it’s not just a little box that will hold a few trinkets. It’s a big chest about the size of a large trunk. The treasure it contains isn’t worth much money; but to me, it’s priceless.

My Treasure Chest

I have a chest that’s full of so much treasure,

And all its worth is beyond any measure.

For they’re more than gems, silver, or gold,

It’s a chest full of memories to all who behold.

There’s a box of love letters from youthful days,

A bouquet and dress worn on my wedding day.

There’s blankets used to wrap newborn babes,

Pictures by tiny hands that were all special made.

There’s notes and cards from friendships past,

Whose love and memory will always last.

To someone else they’re not worth much,

Just a pile of papers, awards, and such.

But oh to me they bring so much pleasure,

And it will always be my chest full of treasure.

-Patricia Rice

All the things in my treasure box are wonderful treasures that I will always cherish, but the greatest treasure that we have is our salvation and the assurance of knowing that we have eternal life and a home in heaven.

Isaiah 33:6

And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.

It’s been a good week full of blessings. Thank you for your love and prayers.