God Chose the Lowly Things of This World and the Despised Things

1 Corinthians 1:28-29 " He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." NIV
"God chose things despised by the world,  things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God." NLT

      My Sweet Lord,
You chose: a poor virgin girl, a animal shelter, a stable, a carpenter, common laborers, fishermen, tax collectors, demon possessed folks, lepers, prostitutes, adulterers, beggars, the imperfect ones that were sick, lame, blind, deaf and dumb, and the despised Roman cross of crucifixion to accomplish Your greatest works of love, grace, mercy, and victory the world has even known.
      The battles were in the unseen realm of principalities and powers of darkness, but the victory is seen in the results of Your work in the Christ Followers whose lives have been transformed.  Sinful wretches become transformed into powerful preachers, teachers, and missionaries; hardened criminals who get saved start and maintain ministries to prisoners and their families; homes that were torn apart because of drugs, alcohol abuse and violence are re-united under the roof of love and compassion.  The list goes on and on.
      Lord, how can we ever thank and praise You enough for what You have done for us?  We ...I can...NEVER boast except in the cross and Your work on my behalf!  Without You, I can do nothing of value, I am nothing special, and can claim no glory for what You have accomplished in my life.