Sifting through the chaff and grain

There are certain people in your life that are indispensable. They can be indispensable in various ways, but I loved this description from Dinah Maria Craik (from her book “ A Life for a Life”, as shared in Kevin Paul Scott’s “ Inspired Every Day “). Dinah said:

“Oh the comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are-chaff and grain together-certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away.”

It’s such a beautiful depiction of a friend. Someone you can share literally anything with, and they’ll patiently keep the good stuff and “with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away”.

Do you have that kind of friend in your life? More importantly, are you that kind of friend for someone else?

Originally published at https://www.mickmel.com on June 27, 2024.