The Sand Dollar Designer & Original Foot-print Artist
The Legend of the Sand Dollar poem was given to me as gift years ago. I’ve since seen it composed in many formats. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, a quick online search will provide reference. The imaging created by the words, as well as the Footprints poem recently came back into focus when the above photo was shared.
At first glance it appears simple, unlike a thousand other beach photos right? But look closely and you will observe that there are at least four shades of blue, three shades of gray, and the colors white and beige. No brilliant reds, yellows or greens are needed for this palette. Foam capped waves gently cascade onto the shore, and fluffy white clouds overhead hint at what may have been the perfect sunny sentimental day. The picturesque view brought me back to “The Son” – the true subject of the two poems.
This Son is the One who gave His life, was resurrected and remains with us today. Whenever confusion, frustration, doubts or even complacency clouds our thoughts, we can close our eyes and picture God’s creations – the water, waves, sand, sunshine and sky. Imagine a hundred different seashells and sand dollars just under the surface. Look closer still and view the many other footprints in the sand He gave us to either guide or walk beside us along the way. Some may be treasured mentors or loved ones we’ve lost, but are nonetheless memories the tide will never wash away.
No comparison exists for the peace and serenity found when we spend quality time walking and talking with an Omniscient, Omnipresent and All-Powerful God, remembering how He is continually with us.
I treasure the Sand Dollar poem and the worn wooden frame it still sits in. How wonderful it is to know personally the Sand Dollar Designer, the original Foot-print Artist, how He reveals unique seashells and provides unlimited beaches to enjoy. The view is ours for the asking, whether we’re just relaxing in His presence, enduring a drought or even after weathering a stormy sea.
“How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.” (Psalms 139: 17-18 KJV).
