A heart of stone, visible beneath the gentle flowing waters of a creek
which was surrounded by shady trees at the edge of a forest of Pines where birdsong filled the air. All this I saw as we crossed a small wooden bridge leading to a waterfall.
This heart lay cold and bare until caught in the reflected sunlight, sending a message to me as we passed above.
I retraced my steps for a closer look and noted how the reflections of the wooden hand railing formed a criss-cross pattern in one corner which was then enhanced again by a soft pink flowering creeper along the same edge adding colour and beauty to this small tableau.
I believe many fellow humans hide feelings of rejection and deep hurt and hopelessness behind hearts of stone which they use as a facade when they cannot find a solution to problems.
We Christians must look for opportunities to help bring light and hope, joy and peace to those seeking release from the hopeless situations many find themselves in and what better time than the season of Easter!
With Jesus Christ's victory over death on a cross cancelling out all sin and in his resurrection we have been given a promise of eternal life for all who believe in him.
which was surrounded by shady trees at the edge of a forest of Pines where birdsong filled the air. All this I saw as we crossed a small wooden bridge leading to a waterfall.
This heart lay cold and bare until caught in the reflected sunlight, sending a message to me as we passed above.
I retraced my steps for a closer look and noted how the reflections of the wooden hand railing formed a criss-cross pattern in one corner which was then enhanced again by a soft pink flowering creeper along the same edge adding colour and beauty to this small tableau.
I believe many fellow humans hide feelings of rejection and deep hurt and hopelessness behind hearts of stone which they use as a facade when they cannot find a solution to problems.
We Christians must look for opportunities to help bring light and hope, joy and peace to those seeking release from the hopeless situations many find themselves in and what better time than the season of Easter!
With Jesus Christ's victory over death on a cross cancelling out all sin and in his resurrection we have been given a promise of eternal life for all who believe in him.
New life in Christ abundant and free
what glories shine
what joys are
mine
what wondrous blessings I see
My past with it's sin
The searching and strife
Forever gone there's a bright new dawn
For in
Christ I have found new life.
AMJB. March 10th 2008
