Rocks and Sand

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You are probably familiar with the visual of putting rocks (representing the important things in your day) in a container first and then pouring sand (the smaller more insignificant things) in last.  The other way around they wouldn't fit for the sand would fill up the jar.

In a discussion with a group of friends I brought up how quickly we are to recall the negative things (let's use rocks) in our lives. The hurts, losses, betrayals, trials and the disappointments.  It saddened me that those come to mind more quickly than all the little joys (let's use grains of sand). The times of laughter, hugs, kisses, celebrations, hand holds, loved ones accomplishments, life's mile stones from first steps to first jobs. The gift of each breath we take.

Opening some old photo albums I looked at happy memory after after memory. (We tend to not photograph the disappointments, but they are filed indelibly in our minds.) Taking a glass vase I poured in 1,000's of grains of sands and thanked God for the many many blessings He has given me.  Next I set some large rocks on top representing the rocky places God has seen me through in life. What a great reminder that blessings far out weigh the heartaches.

God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.  2 Corinthians 9:8

Remember and rejoice in the good.

The Song

“Goodness of God” Rhett Walker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHG6Ak5Jqkc&list=RDCHG6Ak5Jqkc&start_radio=1

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