Metaphor
We took the kids ice skating on Saturday, to an open-air rink covered by a wood-beamed pavilion. Perched on a hill above the Platte River, the rink hung above the great plains, barren, snowy fields stretching below.
It was Rowan’s first time skating. Watching him tumble and pitch, sway and swerve, and finally glide, hands raised, across the ice, seemed like the perfect metaphor for faith, as least as I've experienced it.
It was Rowan’s first time skating. Watching him tumble and pitch, sway and swerve, and finally glide, hands raised, across the ice, seemed like the perfect metaphor for faith, as least as I've experienced it.
I have stumbled.
Fallen.
Clung.
Been carried along.
Desperate.
Cautious.
Terrified.
I have soared.
Fallen again.
And am always given the chance to begin anew.
Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23
Today I'm sharing this snapshot of faith as part of Emily's Tuesday's Unwrapped over at Chatting at the Sky and Laura's Gratituesday over at Heavenly Homemakers. Click over to start your Tuesday off on the right foot.
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This is such a wonderful metaphor! So thankful for the chances to start again-- for new mercies every morning. Wonderful wonderful!
Precious!
Great photos and so true!
It is a perfect metaphor...and those cute pictures illustrate it so well.
Love it!
Beautiful post! Very well written.
The ice rink is amazing!
What a wonderful post and great photos to go with it! I'm hooked!! Thanks for your sweet comment about my kitchen yesterday. I really appreciate it.
Heather
Way to tough it out, Rowan . . .and Michelle!
Thanks so much for the reminder Michelle! I needed to hear this:)
I love the way you used the pictures to make a wonderful point!
lovely, just lovely!
That really is just the perfect metaphor for a walk in faith! Well put!
metaphors that teach us about deepening our faith are the best kind, I think!
That was great!
What a beautiful spot to go skating!
Wonderful post :)
amazing! i love it! and it brings a whole new vision to "skating through life!"
Loved this.
I love how you captured every emotions. Those were great:)
These photos made me smile. And such a wonderful realization to have as you watched. Beautiful.
This is awesome...and a wonderful metaphor. The picture of the zamboni really got me...how we get to start with a clean slate over and over.
Enjoyed this visit to your site...what a sweet boy!
At first glance, this is sweet and simple.
When I read it a second time and think of actual incidents in my life where I've fallen...fallen again...and clung to the wall, terrified or carried along because I can't carry myself....it becomes personal and powerful.
Thank you for sharing your sweet day in a way that sinks into the soul.
Enjoyed this visit to your site...what a sweet boy!
At first glance, this is sweet and simple.
When I read it a second time and think of actual incidents in my life where I've fallen...fallen again...and clung to the wall, terrified or carried along because I can't carry myself....it becomes personal and powerful.
Thank you for sharing your sweet day in a way that sinks into the soul.
Way to tough it out, Rowan . . .and Michelle!
Great photos and so true!