Two Horses

Two Horses

Just up the road from my home is a field,
with two horses in it.

From a distance, each looks like every
other horse.

But if you stop your car or are walking by,
you will notice something quite amazing.

Looking into the eyes of one horse will
disclose that he is blind.

His owner has chosen not to have him put
down but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing. If nearby and
listening, you will hear the sound of a bell.

Looking around for the source of the sound,
you will see that it comes from the

smaller horse in the field.

Attached to her halter is a small bell.

It lets her blind friend know where she is,
so he can follow her.

As you stand and watch these two friends,
you'll see how she is always checking on him,

and that he will listen for her bell and
then slowly walk to where she is,

trusting that she will not lead him astray.

When she returns to the shelter of the barn
each evening, she stops

occasionally and looks back, making sure
her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.


Like the owners of these two horses, God
does not throw us away just because

we are not perfect or because we have
problems or challenges.

He watches over us and even brings others
into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being
guided by the little ringing bell of those

who God places in our lives.

Other times we are the guide horse, helping
others see.

Good friends are like this .

You don't always see them,

but you know they are always there.
Please listen for my bell and I'll listen
for yours.
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you
meet is fighting some kind of battle".

Thanks Barb H.