Laura writes...
As a pebble is thrown into a pool of water, ripples start off as many and close together...but then become more spread out and far-reaching. The ripples touch other rocks and objects in the pool, which then create other ripples in different directions.
If that pebble is a person, we have to ensure that the ripples we generate are ones of respect, compassion and love. I hope that whoever they reach and touch they continue to be far-reaching.
The Care centre we saw today in Oshoek is relatively new but like throwing a pebble into a pool, the ripples of thee Care centre embrace the 25 orphaned and vulnerable children who are dependent on it. The care-workers submerge themselves in their work and visits pushing the ripples further out.
Bearing witness to this, we allow the ripples to wash over us revive us and bounce off us, reaching further, but also leaving us looking deeply at the reflection that remains. As the Care centres grow, and facilities expand, it will be like throwing, not a pebble but a large stone, then a boulder into the pool, More people will have ripples lapping up against them and they will then generate ripples of their own.
Please note all blogs are personal reflections and do not represent the views of Lichfield diocese.
Dear Laura, we are praying for you here at All Saints and all those you travel with and to. On Sunday here we welcomed 102 adults and 30+ children as we baptised baby H at the 11.0am service. As i read your blog, I was reminded how we in Streetly are in a position to be pebbles for God, rippling out in the power of the Spirit - if we allow God first to throw us n to our community here and reach out to those who may be different or strangers to us. Bless you for this image. Tonight I shall take your Blog to the PCC and share your thoughts, and we will be praying for you all, every blessing, Mandy
ReplyDeleteDear Laura, we are praying for you here at All Saints and all those you travel with and to. On Sunday here we welcomed 102 adults and 30+ children as we baptised baby H at the 11.0am service. As i read your blog, I was reminded how we in Streetly are in a position to be pebbles for God, rippling out in the power of the Spirit - if we allow God first to throw us n to our community here and reach out to those who may be different or strangers to us. Bless you for this image. Tonight I shall take your Blog to the PCC and share your thoughts, and we will be praying for you all, every blessing, Mandy
ReplyDeleteHello Barn Owl (Laura). We are missing you at Brownies but hope you are ok. Rev Mandy visited us at our meeting last night to read us your blog. We have been talking about the things you have seen. Last week we did some more work on our water aid project. Brownies built pipes using straws to transport water. Needless to say we had some leakage! We talked about how precious water is to those who have little and the Brownies were thinking about the people where you are. We look forward to hearing all about your experiences when you get home. We wish you and your new friends a very safe journey back. Sue, Brownies and Leadersxx
ReplyDeleteHi Laura. Greetings from Eric, Jonathan, Sandra and Andrew. Like your idea about ripples of water spreading. We admire those strong women who hold families and communities together and hope that All Saints can become a true friend to hands at work. Our thoughts are with you.
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