Two Horses

~ T W O H O R S E S ~

Author Unknown

Just up the road from my home is a field,
with two horses in it.

From a distance, each horse looks like any 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 you stand nearby & listen,
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 the horse's halter is a small bell.
It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is,
so he can follow.

As you stand & watch these two friends,
you'll see that the horse with the bell
is always checking on the blind horse,
& that the blind horse will listen for the bell
& then slowly walk to where the other horse is,
trusting that he will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell
returns to the shelter of the barn each evening,
it stops occasionally & looks back,
Making sure that the blind 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 & 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 to find their way....

Good friends are like that...
You may not always see them,
but you know they are always there..

Please listen for my bell & I'll listen for yours,
and remember..

Be kinder than necessary -
Everyone you meet is fighting
Some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......

And leave the rest to God!

FOR WE WALK BY FAITH & NOT BY SIGHT!