Beautiful Stones

One of my favorite past times when walking on the beach is finding those smooth rounded rocks that have been rolled over and over as the sand and waves transformed a rough, rugged or jagged rock into a smooth beautiful stone. Life with Christ can do this for us. We can be transformed from a negative, rough person into a child of God with a beautiful spirit. We become smooth in our conversations as we consider feelings of others, their situations or struggles. We have a gentler spirit that goes out of our way for a person in need, whether it is personal time spent in prayer, chores or favors. God uses our life experiences to develop our heart for others, to expand our horizons for new opportunities and to shine for God. He utilizes our challenges, struggles and disappointments to enhance our faith as we trust Him in all endeavors. Psalm 51:2, 13 Wash away all my guilt and make me clean again. …Then I will teach your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to you. Lord, continue to smooth out our rough edges, soften our sharp tongues and eliminate our negative attitudes. Enhance our lives with your love, mercy and grace as we build our faith and devotion to You… Amen. Smiles & Blessings, Cynthia Collins Kaitfors