We are currently on vacation in West Virginia. Camping with the boys, we have visited a civil war National Park nearby and have enjoyed jumping into history for the moment. Harpers Ferry has a downtown area with the original buildings and a railroad bridge. In our adventure we hiked underneath the bridge and enjoyed a cool break in the heat. As I sat there, I noticed one of the columns that supported the bridge. It is covered in graffiti, scratched into the cement; some people scratched the message, declaring their love for someone or others just leaving their name and date they were there. Everyone wanted to leave their mark. We all have that desire, to leave our mark for others to come behind. Observing history, those who spoke loudest with either their voices or actions, are remembered. Those who silently and quietly went through life are forgotten. What kind of mark will you leave for others to find?
Proverbs 20:5-7
"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters,
but a man of understanding draws them out.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love,
but a faithful man who can find?
The righteous man leads a blameless life;
blessed are his children after him."
Here ya go
11 years ago
1 comments:
Dear Emily,
My job has been to look for the small things before they become big things, I call this paying attention to details. Paying attention to details has it rewards. Instead of just seeing an old bridge structure with scratches you saw messages left by people. You have reminded me that everyday what we say and do leaves imprints, sometimes it is in the sand by the ocean and is quickly washed away. Other times our words and actions are like those scratches in the concrete, good or bad they are there a long time.
Thank you Emily for noticing the small things, which are really big things in a small package and for continuing to remind me to look to God for all things.
Love
Dad
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