Scars of Love

[rahim28]

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went.

He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard er screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.

Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.

The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."

You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. Not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle. He's been there holding on to you.

The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not ever let you go.

Never judge another person's scars, because you don't know how they were made

[rahim28]

in ither words live and let's live

[boogieman]

We need a new dream. A new vision, a way to adapt to the enemies of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Their goals remain the same, but their strategy is constantly changing. Never before in the history of the US has the practice of religious and spiritual principles been under such an outright attack. If I want to pray, wear a cross, or in other ways express my beliefs, I become subject to criticism and even legal repercussions If I do such things in the arenas of education and government. I might offend someone who has differing beliefs or none at all. I think everyone has the right to express their own principles, but as an American, I am not only allowed, but charged with the responsibility to defend the values that this nation was founded upon. And it is sad that we are more frequently showing the scars from attack, but few from attempts to deliver us. GM

[Dazon50]

"sigh"...

[rahim28]

Mission imposible

[Dazon50]

That dream is a GOOD one :-)

[rahim28]

I wish all the leaders would have the same feelings for their nations ....but that is a dream lol

[Dazon50]

LOL..could be you are right.  

[rahim28]

May be because you are a mother

[Dazon50]

I like this :-))