Tuesday, October 22, 2019

A Troubled Heart



It rained. All of heaven swept down upon him. He stepped inside for shelter from the onslaught. His homemade covering was little protection. He was just a small boy carrying a shield of his own making. It was held together 
with what he could find in the world around him. It was 
frail. Temporary. Flimsy. He needed something stronger.

The Cathedral was gold, inside and out. Also flimsy. Also temporary. It was made of the world around them, though it was beautiful. They needed something stronger.

And there it was, surrounding them, a temple of the brotherhood of man. This one was not made of the things of this world, but the things of God. 

The whole place was armor. A golden shield like his, made of the people who worshiped there and everywhere, a weapon that brings life not death. His heart wasn't troubled anymore, though he stood in the open for all the world to see and the rain still came down. It couldn't touch him.

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23 comments:

  1. Chris LallyOctober 22, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    The importance of Christian fellowship, the shield of faith... Your lovely story says a lot, Sandi:)

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  2. AgajaOctober 22, 2019 at 12:10 PM

    Nice vision.

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  3. Ginny HartzlerOctober 22, 2019 at 2:21 PM

    I like this! Our church is not really the building, but the people. Where two or more of you are gathered, there am I!

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  4. ellen b.October 22, 2019 at 5:50 PM

    Psalm 3:3 English Standard Version (ESV)
    3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
    my glory, and the lifter of my head.

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  5. William KendallOctober 22, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Another well written piece!

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  6. HappyKOctober 22, 2019 at 6:44 PM

    Amen

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  7. MariOctober 22, 2019 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful!

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  8. KayaOctober 22, 2019 at 7:10 PM

    So beautifully written and gives you a comfort for your soul and heart!

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  9. VeeOctober 22, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    Oh this is one of those deep blogs I see. Thought provoking. ☺️

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  10. Prims By The WaterOctober 22, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    Well said. Amen! Janice

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  11. Visits With MaryOctober 22, 2019 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful.

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  12. hobbyloesOctober 23, 2019 at 1:31 AM

    I love your stories, they are profound.

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  13. bailiOctober 23, 2019 at 2:17 AM

    the last line made my eyes teary dear Sandi !
    you have mastery over your expressions ,so well said

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  14. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraOctober 23, 2019 at 4:29 AM

    Gostei e aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  15. Martha Jane OrlandoOctober 23, 2019 at 10:25 AM

    This is beautifully moving, Sandi. Loved it!
    Blessings!

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  16. SusieOctober 23, 2019 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you Sandi. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

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  17. SILO LÍRICO - Poemas, Contos, Crônicas e outros textos literários.October 23, 2019 at 8:30 PM

    Belíssimo texto, Sandi! Parabéns! Deus é amor! Então: Deus seja louvado! Grande abraço! Laerte.

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  18. R's RueOctober 24, 2019 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful.

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  19. quietspiritOctober 24, 2019 at 1:19 PM

    Beautiful story.

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  20. Victor S E MoubarakOctober 25, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    Thank you, Sandi.

    God bless.

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  21. Fundy BlueOctober 25, 2019 at 9:55 PM

    You write powerful and lovely stories, Sandi, pieces that always make me think!

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