The Story of Sand and Stone
Once there were two boys named John and James. They were best friends. They usually fought for various reasons. They disagreed in lots of things. But they never left each other. They were such good friends that they searched for jobs together and travelled to several places. They went to various cities together. They also went to towns, villages, forests, sea beaches and deserts. They always supported each other in life.
One day, John and James went to a desert. They walked for hours, and eventually, they got tired. But alas! They were left with very little water and food. Both of them were thirsty and hungry. So, James said, “we should at least drink some water. I am very thirsty.” But John disagreed with James. He wanted to save the remaining food and water.
So, they started to quarrel with each other. Suddenly, John got very angry and slapped James for misbehaving with him. But James said nothing. He wrote on the sand, “My best friend John slapped me today!”
They started to walk again. After hours of walking, John and James saw an oasis. They were very happy to see water in the middle of that desert. So they decided to take a bath and have some fun together.
James was a little careless. Suddenly, John saw that James was drowning. So, John rushed to him and saved James. James was so grateful to John for saving his life that he hugged John and thanked him for saving his life. “Thank you so much for saving my life and being my best friend,” James said to John.
Later they took a little nap and then decided to start walking again. When they were about to leave the place, James found a stone and carved on it, “My best friend John saved my life today.”
John was very happy to see James’s sweet gesture. James said to John, “I carved that you slapped me on the sand because I knew the wind would have blown it away. But you saved my life this time, and I carved it on the rock because I know it will remain on the stone forever.”
Moral of the Story
The moral of the above story is: “We should remember the good things in life and forget the bad ones.”
I loved this so much. Would it be possible to send me the words.
I would like to share this with a friend in a picture frame if possible.
This will make a wonderful gift. They will be celebrating thier 48th
anniversary. This suits them so much. Thanks.
Thanks for the message on the four relationships.
You are so precious to me because no matter what I only see GOD in You.
Right now I wish You were here with me reading a Bible Story to me.
Our friendship/love is sealed with the Word of God and is indestructible.
What a beautiful thought Steve..being still in my heart before God. It has been very hard for me to do this regarding finding the person God has for me. I was with the wrong man for 8 1/2 years which was 10 years ago this October. I got ahead of God, and to my disappointment wasted valuable years. It is very hard to be in that waiting room of God’s will, I pray for contentment as I am still wrapped up in this “flesh” till I see our Savior and Lover of our souls face to face! Then there shall never be longing or separation or loss ever again! For those of us who wait…may we find that inner peace that only He can provide. Much happiness and contentment during this time to all.
SILENCE… there is a word that says comfort, peace etc.
“Silence is golden” “Be still and know that I am GOD.” Go to GOD and be silent, listening to Him and find peace… I tried to be silent and be in the presence of GOD. Though it took patience, I made it for 5 minutes and the result was astonishing. I will continue and hopefully I can be silent longer next time…
GOD is sure patient with me… (sigh)
Blessings to you… Elizabeth W.
Now that is what I call very good advice and was certainly given by GOD to Steve. This is beautiful, comforting, and brought peace to my heart. GOD gave me a very caring, loving soul mate and we were allowed forty beautiful years together. Then 29 years ago he went home to GOD, which someday I will be reunited with him in GOD’S place of paradise.
May 23, 2024 @ 1:29 pm
The Story of Sand and Stone
Once there were two boys named John and James. They were best friends. They usually fought for various reasons. They disagreed in lots of things. But they never left each other. They were such good friends that they searched for jobs together and travelled to several places. They went to various cities together. They also went to towns, villages, forests, sea beaches and deserts. They always supported each other in life.
One day, John and James went to a desert. They walked for hours, and eventually, they got tired. But alas! They were left with very little water and food. Both of them were thirsty and hungry. So, James said, “we should at least drink some water. I am very thirsty.” But John disagreed with James. He wanted to save the remaining food and water.
So, they started to quarrel with each other. Suddenly, John got very angry and slapped James for misbehaving with him. But James said nothing. He wrote on the sand, “My best friend John slapped me today!”
They started to walk again. After hours of walking, John and James saw an oasis. They were very happy to see water in the middle of that desert. So they decided to take a bath and have some fun together.
James was a little careless. Suddenly, John saw that James was drowning. So, John rushed to him and saved James. James was so grateful to John for saving his life that he hugged John and thanked him for saving his life. “Thank you so much for saving my life and being my best friend,” James said to John.
Later they took a little nap and then decided to start walking again. When they were about to leave the place, James found a stone and carved on it, “My best friend John saved my life today.”
John was very happy to see James’s sweet gesture. James said to John, “I carved that you slapped me on the sand because I knew the wind would have blown it away. But you saved my life this time, and I carved it on the rock because I know it will remain on the stone forever.”
Moral of the Story
The moral of the above story is: “We should remember the good things in life and forget the bad ones.”
October 5, 2012 @ 1:38 pm
WOW _ how touching . The Silence of my Heart
I loved this so much. Would it be possible to send me the words.
I would like to share this with a friend in a picture frame if possible.
This will make a wonderful gift. They will be celebrating thier 48th
anniversary. This suits them so much. Thanks.
October 5, 2012 @ 11:02 am
Amen!
May 1, 2012 @ 2:03 am
When the news are not so clear…
And I think I am not able to hear,
I let my heart in deep silence;
To be leaded by the supreme voice!
December 2, 2011 @ 2:17 am
My heart is …in deep silence…too!
August 13, 2011 @ 3:55 am
Thanks for the message on the four relationships.
You are so precious to me because no matter what I only see GOD in You.
Right now I wish You were here with me reading a Bible Story to me.
Our friendship/love is sealed with the Word of God and is indestructible.
August 9, 2011 @ 3:32 am
very inspiring! it gives delight, hope and joy
August 9, 2011 @ 12:17 am
Our friendship is sealed with the Word of God therefore indestructible.
August 8, 2011 @ 11:37 pm
I love You Dr J and want You to be happy.
August 8, 2011 @ 3:42 pm
What a beautiful thought Steve..being still in my heart before God. It has been very hard for me to do this regarding finding the person God has for me. I was with the wrong man for 8 1/2 years which was 10 years ago this October. I got ahead of God, and to my disappointment wasted valuable years. It is very hard to be in that waiting room of God’s will, I pray for contentment as I am still wrapped up in this “flesh” till I see our Savior and Lover of our souls face to face! Then there shall never be longing or separation or loss ever again! For those of us who wait…may we find that inner peace that only He can provide. Much happiness and contentment during this time to all.
August 8, 2011 @ 2:13 pm
SILENCE… there is a word that says comfort, peace etc.
“Silence is golden” “Be still and know that I am GOD.” Go to GOD and be silent, listening to Him and find peace… I tried to be silent and be in the presence of GOD. Though it took patience, I made it for 5 minutes and the result was astonishing. I will continue and hopefully I can be silent longer next time…
GOD is sure patient with me… (sigh)
Blessings to you… Elizabeth W.
August 8, 2011 @ 12:11 pm
Now that is what I call very good advice and was certainly given by GOD to Steve. This is beautiful, comforting, and brought peace to my heart. GOD gave me a very caring, loving soul mate and we were allowed forty beautiful years together. Then 29 years ago he went home to GOD, which someday I will be reunited with him in GOD’S place of paradise.
August 8, 2011 @ 11:28 am
with an wife ? with an husband ?