The Story of the Grateful Starfishes
(Inspiring Story about Attitude)
One morning, an elderly man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy picking something off the sand and throwing it into the sea.
As he got closer, the man realized the child was throwing stranded starfishes that had washed up on the shore back into the breaking waves.
Approaching the boy, the man asked what he was doing.
“The starfish will die if they’re still on the shore when the sun rises,” he replied.
Perplexed, the old man said, “But that’s pointless! There are countless miles of beach and thousands of starfish. It doesn’t matter how many you return to the water, you can’t make a difference.”
Unfazed, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and tossed it into the sea.
“It matters to this one,” he said.
Moral of the story:
No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference.
It’s better to light a candle than curse the dark.
Every little counts. Doing something to make a positive change is always better than nothing!
I've heard that story. A great one it is. :)
ReplyDeleteA good story never gets old! ☺♥
DeleteI have always loved that story. Our pastor preached today about the difference one person can make. Each action we make counts. We were put on earth just for "such a time as this" as Mordicai told Esther in the book of Esther. God knows why we're here right now. He placed us here.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this reminder today.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Blessings and ((hugs)) back to you Betsy♥
DeleteI'm familiar with that little story and its message never gets old!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week 💜
Hi GM, wishing you a lovely week too!♥
DeleteHappy New Year Mary!!! Good story and verse. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great 2024 ☺♥
DeleteSo true.
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DeleteOh, what a great story! And so very true. "Little is much when God is in it!" Happy New Year and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam! Hope your week is happy and blessed. Dear Lady, your light is always shining. ☺♥
DeleteWhat a difference, indeed! This gladdens my heart.
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