Does the following, which I wrote a few days ago, mean anything to you?
One day we were asked to think of an object that meant something meaningful. So, I pondered for a moment through the usual things one thinks of... Then I came upon something more significant tome- a cane. A cane was my object of representation:
I remembered my great grandpa, and after my great grandma was delivered into God's hands, he slowly began to lose hope, his health, which was all ready not so great begin to gradually decline, and eventually just leave him. However, he had served in the army, he was, as they called him, "a stubborn old man", and he would absolutely not let his pride go. A cane?!! Absolutely not for him! After a while, he finally picked up a cane and realized that it wasn't so bad. In fact, it helped him out a substantial amount and he was able to let himself rely upon it.
So, when I see or think of a cane, it reminds me that we all have our own pride, but we need to be willing to let that go sometimes. In other words, we cannot live without God. We must surrender ourselves, our time, and our possessions to the Lord. For He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life; No one comes to the Father but by Him.
A cane... Something to help the elderly become more stable as their limbs weaken. Something to rely upon. The cane also symbolizes something else for me. Let's just say for all matters and purposes of this analogy that the cane is perfect, it is utterly flawless- as is God. If the cane does not work it is not actually the cane that is failing, it is us- humans, the people, God's creation. We might lose our grip on the cane, we may slip & fall, but the cane still holds strong.
In other words, we might lose grip with our faith, we may slip and drift away from the Lord. But it is not the Lord's fault, it is our own. We are imperfect, undeserving of His love, but we are so blessed to receive His Holy Presence in our lives daily.
I hope to keep a good grip on my cane, and not let myself falter too much. I wish to stand by it & let the cane guide me.
2007-01-21 14:11:09 · 9 answers · asked by Kiara 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Very good, very expressive, and I love the way you use analogy. I've never heard something as mundane as a cane described in such glowing terms, or compared to the stability that God gives us. I would give you an A if I were your teacher. Keep writing and expressing your thoughts. I enjoyed reading your little essay. Your grandpa would be very proud of you too. Good luck!
2007-01-21 14:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you did what you was asked to do. i hope you got a good grade.
thank you for sharing your story. i enjoyed it very much.
the first part of your it reminded me of when it took me 6 months to start using those reading glasses that i bought. i knew that i needed them. but didn't want to admit it. so it drew me in. as i finished the story i to will be looking a cane in a different way from now on.
2007-01-21 14:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by sjk60pete 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means everything to me. Although you'll hve trouble finding good answers, because people these days are slow readers and don't read that much any more.
I'm a Christian by the way.
2007-01-21 14:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by blackmail8549 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You certainly are witnessing for God. You are probably talking to many that are not yet saved, although I believe many on line are. Keep witnessing. God bless you.
2007-01-21 14:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by jan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you recommend which you meant the be conscious "recommend" in its unique meaning or are you too recommend to fulfill my recommend standards? Oh, i pass to start moaning approximately your mixing up all those m-words...
2016-10-31 23:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is wonderful to hear about your faith in God also. God is awesome and wonderful. He knows that we as humans sin and that is why we need to confess our sins to him. He is faithful and just to forgive us when we confess, ask for forgiveness, and turn from that sin. He saved my soul and has done so many things in my life. I could just go on and on.... Thanks for sharing this.
2007-01-21 14:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by christy1001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not bad for an analogy!
2007-01-21 14:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can't join,
You can't resign,
You are in or out;
By the quality of life you live.
2007-01-21 14:21:04 · answer #8 · answered by jeetahay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That you paid attention in church today.
2007-01-21 14:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋