SPIRITUAL SUNDAY - TWO HORSES

 

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Two Horses 
Author Unknown
 
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.

 
 From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.
But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing....
 
Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.

 
This alone is amazing.
 
If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell. 
Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.
 
Attached to the horse's halter is a small bell.
It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.
 
As you stand and watch these two friends,
You'll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse,
And that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk
To where the other horse is,
Trusting that he will not be led astray.
 
When the horse with the bell returns
To the shelter of the barn each evening,
It stops occasionally and looks back,
Making sure that the blind friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

 
 Like the owners of these two horses,
God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect
Or because we have problems or challenges.
 
He watches over us and even brings others into our lives
To help us when we are in need..
 
Sometimes we are the blind horse
Being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.
 
Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way....
 
Good friends are like that...
You may not always see them, but you know they are always there..
 
 
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.
 
And remember...
 
Be kinder than necessary-
Everyone you meet is fighting
Some kind of battle.
 
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
                                             
And leave the rest to God!
 
 FOR WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT!

This was not written by anyone I know, but it is a beautiful story that I wanted to share with you.

Blessings and love,

JEANNE

Comments

[Becky]

Oh Jeanne! I absolutely love this! It just warmed my heart all up. God is sooo good to us, isn't He? So delighted He blessed me with your sweet friendship!
Have a lovely day, dear one! And thank you for sharing this~~~a wonderful blessing!
Love to you!
Becky

[Donnie]

I had seen this a few years ago and it is so touching. Thanks for posting it this morning and have a wonderful Sunday.

[Picket]

Oh my goodness girl..this is just beautiful...many a preacher needs to use this for their sermon this morning...so true and so heart warming...I know many a time during the dark storms in my life God has sent someone wearing the 'bell'...I only hope and pray that one day I can wear the bell for someone...you have blessed my heart and given me the perfect start to my day sweetie and you precious friend wear your 'bell' well...I love you girl...have a glorious Sunday....Picket

[racheld]

How lovely and inspiring, Jeanne---we follow the bells, no matter how far away. and I hope that someone can hear the sound of mine.

rachel

[Emily]

What a loving and inspiring story. The goodness of God is all around us even when we are blinded by the struggles of life. I am thankful for the "little bells" he has placed in my pathway and for the times He has graciously allowed me to be a "little bell" in someone else's life. Have a wonderful and blessed Sunday and week ahead! :)

[Kaye Swain]

Oh Jeanne, that was so lovely! And encouraging and inspirational! I'm sharing it with a beloved horse-lover. Thank you!

Jeanne, this is wonderful. I am so glad you shared.

Love you.♥

[Charlotte]

This is so precious, Jeanne, and I love the analogy.
Blessings,
Charlotte