Jun 28 2007
An Iris in the Swamp
Today’s Society is running amok with moral decline, selfishness, materialistic fantasies. When you run across a vibrant healthy marriage relationship it is like finding a beautiful Iris in the middle of a swamp. In South Louisiana that is not uncommon. Last Saturday we did just that at the end of our “Geaux Chicot” event. There were lots of activities and fun for the YM’s,so much so that we didn’t get to do everything we had planned. The very last event of the day was called “Take a Hike”. It was held at the LA state Arboretum, a beautiful park of trails winding through a Pine, Magnolia and Beech forest which included a swamp area with an elevated board walk. As we approached the end of the swamp section there much to my surprise nestled in with a collage of swampy vegetation was this gorgeous Iris. It was striking. Jesus explained to his disciples:
Matt 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. NKJV
Light does not need to brag or boast to bring attention to itself, it is what it is and it dispels darkness and provides light to anyone near it. Your vibrant Christ centered marriage is a wonderful light that can attract those that are tired of darkness and the cold empty marriages that fill the swamps of our society. If your marriage is filled with alligators and mosquitos and just flat out swampy, come and be a part of a community of marriages that are striving to keep the fire burning and light their world; CPP YM’s