The Tail of Two Horses
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it.
From a distance, each looks like every 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 nearby and listening, 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 her halter
is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so
he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll
see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen
for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that
she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of
the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making
sure her 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 see. Good friends are like this…
You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours." Be kinder
than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
battle"
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