Last weekend, what a timely and loving surprise. Roaming about the local flea market, this one-of-a-kind treasure was heaped on a bargain table. The beautifully hand-carved large heart was the answer to a prayer. Earlier that morning, I'd asked God to show me how much He loved me. I thankfully grabbed up the keepsake at a give-away price of $3, feeling blessed.
The wooden heart felt good in my hand. I admired how all the patient attention to detail had lovingly whittled away hours and hours to create an amazing work of love. The smaller heart carved in the center of the big wooden heart, had a story to tell. The little branches etched within it brought to mind Jesus' words: "I am the vine, you are the branches, without Me you can do nothing."
And, both sides of the heart were carved with the same loving design. With God all things are possible. Our purpose is not to give into despair and let go of God's love, goodness and grace by trying to handle life on our own, thinking we know best. It's important to keep faith and trust that more is happening than you can presently realize.
Something else on the heart caught my eye the next day. A finishing touch. At the very top where the rope hangs from the heart center--a tiny "nick" differs from the other splashes of joy nicks etched around the border of the large wooden heart. Something small yet meaningful. One little "nick" resembled the symbol of the Christ fish. Swimming down toward the smaller heart, it's positioned below the metal ring where the rope is tied. I was thankful for the angel message. Hang on to Christ, no matter what.
I was thankful again for the loving message. Truly, it is only with the heart of God, we can love one another, heart to heart. And, God loves all of His children equally... What brings a blessing to one, blesses all.
Have a heart-filled day...and remember you are never alone...right where you are now...you are in the company of loving angels. God loves you.
Love and peace,
Rae Karen
Ref John 5:15
