A friend shared a picture on Facebook yesterday, the picture had a trail of rocks made to look like footprints with a quote from EleanorRoosevelt neatly typed below the picture reading "many people walk in and out of your life, but a true friend will leave their footprint on your heart" it got me thinking ..Technically it's not just good friends who leave their footprint on our hearts. It's pretty much everyone we encounter!
There could be "well-doers" who believe that the "truth" they speak is for the betterment of your character. It is true that truth will build character but only when delivered correctly. These folks are harsh and blunt. Their timing is off and their "help" actually causes damage to the heart . They leave a footprint that looks more like a skid mark, a scraping of the first layer of ground caused by the motion of a swift kick.
Other times it's people who I'd call " know it alls" they speak as if they are the utmost experienced in every situation. The ones who have all the "answers" and whose option is the only valid one in the room. They leave a footprint more like a dent; the kind you get when your car door randomly swings open with such force and collides squarely with the side of someone else's car!
Yet again, it may be people who speak gossip and lies at you, let's call them "better than everyones" these folks leave dark scuff marks all over the heart. Black marks that do not easily wash away, like bruises to the heart, their lies are distasteful, hurtful and shameful.
I suppose I could go on and on but I hope you see my point in these few examples. These people all exist, they aren't that uncommon. In fact we encounter them everyday and sometimes we find them in our very own bathroom mirror staring right at us!
I do not advocate for the fact that we can't be truthful and honest or even provide some strong advice or impart our wisdom on someone. It doesn't mean that we should not try to be helpful or kind to others, it's just that sometimes we work in extremes, going to the severe side of each scenario. It is there in the extremes that we create the damaging markings and imprints on the heart.
All encounters with people are impactful, they each leave some kind of marking on our hearts. Some are harsh and leave brutal markings, but the good ones are like gentle barefoot steps on a warm, soft beach. Be mindful of where you tread, Our spiritual footprint is powerful ..
Walk with purpose, walk with intent- for the heart is delicate and easy to dent.
Walk with passion, walk with delight - for the heart in darkness is in need of light.
Walk with truth, walk with care - for the heart captures lies and can't fight despair.
Walk in silence , walk with boldness - for the heart needs company and shelter from coldness.
Walk in front, walk behind- for the heart needs leadership or a push of some kind.
Walk together, never walk alone- for the heart needs others for love to be shone.
Kw13
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