My sister, Sheila, sent this story to me (author unknown). It touched my heart in such a way that I had to share it with all of you.
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 and look closely, you will see something quite amazing. One horse is blind. His owner chose not to put him down, but has made a good home for him. If you are nearby and listening, you can hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will find that it comes from the smaller horse in the field. A bell is attached to her halter and 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 listens 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 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 blind horses being guided by the little ringing bells of those who God places in our lives. Other times, we are guide horses, 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.
