It is too hot to work out in the yard.
I decide to do my Bible study for to-morrow.
One question was to use a metaphor to describe your journey of faith. I am sitting out in the back under the shade of the umbrella and notice this little leaf floating all alone in the pond.
I am like that leaf that started out young and fresh gaining strength from being apart of the branch.
There have been times of stormy weather when I was almost blown off. The sky at times has been dark and the rain heavy and weighing me down.
I have known times when I have felt a sense of anxiety aware of my weakness and failures. Sin is apart of all our nature so I know I need forgiveness and grace.
The good years have been when I have been able to provide shade and beauty along with others on this tree. We have been sustained by being together as equals.
The day comes when I find I am falling and I am drifting along on a stream of water that is carrying me.
This is where I am today just floating along knowing I am still apart of something awesome.
I know I am not alone and that I have been liberated by the gift of grace and set free from having to perform.
So my journey continues.
very beautiful _ your loving husband
ReplyDeleteYes, very nicely said, Beth.
ReplyDeletePanteli
It is a nice time of year to sit around and contemplate the lilys. I wander my yard every day when I get home to see if anything new has decided to poke its head out of the dirt.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I have eggs for you.
Sandra
Thanks guys!
ReplyDeleteI love your story of the little leaf floating....as we do in life...float along through rough waters and smooth waters and yet we still go on! A beautiful story Beth. thank-you for brightening up my day.
ReplyDeleteI actually read this on the day you posted but am way behind in replies to your blog posts! it doesn't mean that I haven't read them...just that I haven't been home much in the last few days.
Love, Nancy