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. | 
