The photographer said our family photos were in the mail. Excitedly, I kept watch each day, hoping that they’d arrive without delay. It was our first set of family photos as a family of four. This was a splurge for us; selecting someone who was learning to hone her craft, we got an affordable deal.
The compact disc arrived a few days later, in a paper sleeve stuck in a regular, funny-feeling paper envelope. That should have been my first clue. But I was too anxious to worry about the finer details. I sat at the computer, ready to insert the media and start an ogle-fest. I was rudely interrupted.
The compact disc was broken.
A regular envelope is not enough protection for the hazards of the postal system. Compact discs are fragile objects. They must be handled and packaged with care to avoid damage. There are special mailing enveloped that are designed to protect compact discs.
We are like compact discs. People must be treated with tenderness, love and care as they navigate the hazards of life. We are fragile, easily broken when the pressure is too great. We get scuffed and scratched by rough handling. A look here, a glare there. An unkind word here, a rude comment there. Screamed at here, blamed there. Eventually we reach our snapping point, shattering into numerous pieces.
However, there is hope! Special packaging is available to all, to prevent breakage. While I recommend that you use them all, options include:
- A belt of truth
- Body armor of righteousness
- Shoes of peace
- Shield of faith
- Helmet of salvation
- Sword of the Spirit
They are free of charge to us; Someone else has already paid the price!
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