Does anyone else out there think sea glass to be beautiful? No, it is not a stone to be admired, but definitely something to be cherished.

Sea glass tells many stories. First a bottle or jar has been used by a “someone” for even a moment, and then tossed into the sea. The waves, the rocks and even the sand break the glass into many pieces, tossing it and beating its rough edges until they are smooth. Eventually the sea glass lands on a beach far from its original home.

Think about this as our story. At times we feel tossed aside and yes even forgotten. The waves of life, the sands of time and many hard knocks will wear us down. Or maybe, just maybe those waves, sands and hard knocks will smooth and form us into the men and women God has designed us to be.

So the next time you are at the beach, look for the sea glass. See its beauty – how God has taken a simple piece of rough glass and made it something beautiful. Smile as you see your own life in hand.

And think of the person who originally owned that glass – think of their life – and pray for them. Pray that the waves of their life, the sands and hard knocks will bring them to that place where Almighty God would have them.

Sea glass – yes, a simple thing to be cherished for the many stories it tells. What an amazing item you hold in your hand – and what an amazing God holds you in the palm of His Hand!

Isaiah 41:13 for I am the Lord who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you.