Have you ever watched an icicle form? Did you notice how the dripping
water froze, one drop at a time, until the icicle was a foot long or more?
If the water was clean, the icicle remained clear and sparkled brightly in
the sun; but if the water was slightly muddy, the icicle looked cloudy,
its beauty spoiled. Our character is formed in like manner. Each thought
or feeling adds its influence. Each decision we make - both great and
small - contributes its part. Everything we take into our minds and souls
- impressions, experiences, images, or words - helps create our character.
At all times, we must be aware of the "droplets" we allow to
drip into our lives. Acts that develop habits of hate, falsehood, and evil
intent mar and eventually destroy us--but habits born of love, truth, and
goodness silently mold and fashion us into the image of God.
[God's Little Devotional Bible]
*Photo taken by Lois Rinert
of Tracy, Minnesota
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