God's Boxes
I have in my hands two boxes,
Which God gave me to hold.
He said, "Put all your sorrows in the black box,
And all your joys in the gold."
I heeded His words, and in the two boxes,
Both my joys and sorrows I stored,
But though the gold became heavier each day,
The black was as light as before.
With curiosity, I opened the black,
I wanted to find out why,
And I saw, in the base of the box, a hole,
Which my sorrows had fallen out by.
I showed the hole to God, and mused,
"I wonder where my sorrows could be!"
He smiled a gentle smile and said,
"My child, they're all here with me.”
I asked God, why He gave me the boxes,
Why the gold and the black with the hole?
"My child, the gold is for you to count your blessings, the black is for you to let go."
We should consider all of our friends a blessing.
Share this with your friends today just to let them know you are thinking of them and that they are a joy in your life.
A ball is a circle, no beginning, no end.
It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends.
But the treasure inside for you to see,
Is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.
Today I pass the friendship ball to you.
Pass it on to someone who is a friend to you...
LOVE this post, Cuz! :) In the toughest of times, there is so much to be grateful for, for sure! I am grateful for the friends made here- you all are indeed a blessing and a treasure! These were beautiful thoughts to read about. Thanks for sharing! Many hugs,
ReplyDelete<3 Katie
You're very welcome, Cuz and I so agree with you...much to be grateful for...even in the worst of times. You are a blessing and treasure to all of blogland.
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Oh lovely post Cat, really nice
ReplyDeletelove Jan,xx
Thank you, Jan...happy you enjoyed it.
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A lovely post Cat. Thank you for sharing.
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Ronnie
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You're welcome, Ronnie...happy you enjoyed it.
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Friends and family are what make you rich.
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They sure are, Ella!
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Cat,
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Meredith
Happy you enjoyed it, Mere.
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Hi Cat, this is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
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Nina
You're very welcome, Nina...happy you enjoyed it.
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this is beautiful - I love this...thank-you! Hugs and friendship to you!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Terps...so happy you enjoyed it.
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Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so, Minelle.
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