Community

He created all creatures; big and small

O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. (Psalm 104:24-25 KJV)

I like swamps. I like salt water marshes. I enjoy walking among these tiny crustaceans. They hang out and move about in herds. As  you walk among them they part their ways to make way for you. It is a protective measure. It keeps them from being trampled under someone's feet.

I have found that humans usually do that as well. We like our space and other than domestic animals we also generally tend to stay away from other creatures including other people. We like our space, as well. We like to feel safe. Sometimes; however, we really need to adjust to being with other people and other creatures. Safe spaces don't protect you or prosper you; they isolate you and limit your opportunities.  

If you fear or simply dislike other people, it would be very beneficial to get over it. Adjust! They may fear and dislike you as well. But, humankind was created for community; for family. Just maybe those little crabs realize that living in community is beneficial to their survival.

Let's learn to live together! And; sometimes, that just might mean we have to step aside to let someone else find their way through. Everyone does not get their own way all of the time.

God's Peace - Pr. J