A swan or duck look so peaceful and serene on top of water. Giving the appearance of not a care in the world. Moving about without any effort. Until you look underneath the surface and see their little feet paddling like crazy. You would never know such effort is going on below.
Sort of like our lives. Some of us wear masks to cover up our painful past. Giving the appearance everything is going smoothly on the surface. But below the surface there is so much turmoil.
That is how I was for many years. Until I became real and worked on some past issues. Each day the Lord is restoring what the devil took from me. And I am being set free! Hallelujah!
Yeah! Now God is the One who sustains us and keeps us afloat! So blessed to have found your blog :)
ReplyDeleteGreat analogy! I can't imagine how tired the swan's feet must be...Their own effort not accomplishing anything...except to float...It's good to be humbled to realize that without His help, we can't stay afloat amidst life's trials. God bless and strengthen you always JBR!
ReplyDeleteI just saw that on facebook. It's something that will really stick with me. It's so good!
ReplyDeletegreat thoughts....
ReplyDeleteAnother great analogy. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI love what the Lord is doing inside of you JBR....so like Him full of Love for His Own
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