Just like the Footprints in the Sand...

I recently watched the Lord of The Rings series for the first time. Tolkein had an amazing way of showing the differences between good and evil which is a wonderful story line. However, what meant the most to me was the relationship between Sam and Frodo.

Sam was the ultimate supporting role of a character and Frodo was the man who had the heaviest burden. Together they made a powerful team with Sam's faithfulness and Frodo's courage. Frodo had to go through the greatest trials and had it not been for Sam he would not have made it through.

Many times in our lives we face moments just as Frodo did. It may seem dark and dreary all the time. It may feel like there will be no end to the suffering and the endless battle to find the light. What I loved about this story is that the movie did not end with the ring going into the fire. It ended with hope and new beginnings. It was a great reminder that, while it may only seem dark all the time now, I have the hope of reaching the light.

Our journey's will not always be easy. There will be times when we want to throw in the towel and give up. There will be times when you simply can not carry that burden any longer.You will be exhausted and feel like you can't fight anymore. I am lucky. Here on Earth I have a Sam. A friend who will encourage me and stick by my side to the end even when its at a personal loss. I also can look to God. Both have helped carry me when my burden has been too heavy. A line from the movie reminds me of this. Sam says it to Frodo when it simply became too much to bear: "I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you."

I have had to loose a great deal to have seen this. But God is always at our side. He is the ultimate supporting role. And when life is throwing troubles at you from all directions, He is battling them away. When our worlds have turned dark with no hope, He brings in the light. Having a friend like Sam has reminded me that God has a mighty way of working through the people in our lives. And my Sam reminded me that even when I am at my lowest point in my life, I am not alone. I have someone there right beside me fighting off gigantic spiders and evil thoughts just so I can keep on my path.

Following my journey to the greatest moments may take a little bit of fight, but I am ready for it knowing now that I have a Sam by my side.