It was a Rock...
One side was rough...it had crevices and cracks, dirt embedded upon it...
Then, here was the other side....
Shiny, smooth and bright....so, shiny in fact, that I could actually see my reflection in it. (NO worries, I still had my eyes on my kids...). I showed it to Miss Susy and she had a name for it...apparently it's a special kind of rock. Anyway, I put it in my pocket...and thought about it the rest of the day....
The more I thought about it...the more I realized...I am that Rock! Yep...we are ALL that Rock! We start out like the rough side...not so pretty all the time, with dirt here & there, dents & crevices from life...but....when we find God...he takes us in...he brushes off the dirt, smooths out the rough spots, fills in the dents & crevices...over & over again, until one day we are like the other side of the Rock...shiny, smooth, beautiful..and the best part...we can see NOT our reflection looking back at us...but HIS!
Sometimes, it takes awhile for the polished results...in fact, I'm thinking it takes most of a lifetime...and I'm praying and hoping that ultimately in the end....I will be a shining reflection of Him!!!
So, that little Rock...it's going to become a part of my collection (the one that reminds me of special memories, feelings, moments...the one that reminds me daily...that I am special, loved, and worth all the hard-work, cleaning, and polishing!)
So, next time you are surrounded by Rocks...I hope you take a minute or two to look for a special keepsake that will forever remind you...Rocks can turn into beautiful, precious gems!!! Sweet blessings!
P.S. Hey, look I fixed the date on my camera :D Whooohoooo!!! Now, I just need some photography lessons...sorry for the blury pictures..but, I think you'll still get the drift :D
6 comments:
** WHOO HOO ** for the fixed date on the camera :)
and that rock analogy ... A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!
So, so true & something God spoke to your heart and is now speaking to your readers!
May we all strive to be a shining reflection of Him!
On Ya ~ :)
what a wonderful post! i know i missed seeing you and miss susy too. al offered to drive so i said, okay! may you have a wonderful week and i'm so glad you found a special something today!
LOVE this rocky {lesson}!!!!
It's so true - we are made in HIS image and how easy is it to forget that? It's like Moore said- maybe this whole world is the dress up and we're all princesses and knights? Maybe we really ARE shiny and need to let that side {shine} on.
Hoping and praying that you feel like a {princess} (or shiny rock) ALL week and then some!
on ya :)
What a GREAT post! I loved your analogy...perfect!
Does your camera have a little flower icon to use for up close images? That's what I use on my camera....maybe that helps a little?
Have a great weekend!!
Oh my...that truely was a wonderful post!! You are such a good writer...you really are! :) So, do you grow vegetables and then sell at the Farmer's Market? Fill me in!
PS Love you new header too!
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