The picture to the right is a design made from sand. I was fascinated by it and the unbelievable details. It was made by Buddhist monks. I was amazed at the patience and perseverance it must have taken to make. The purpose in making it is to show beauty and discipline but also to show how everything in this world is temporary. It takes several days to make a design like this and after it is completed the monks sweep it up (literally with brooms) during a ceremony. The purpose is to make this beautiful artwork only for it to be destroyed after it is completed. I thought how symbolic for us too. We have many opportunities around us each day to help create beautiful things & enjoy the beauty around us. Our tendency is to take ownership in relationships & possessions that we don't "own". We need to make our purpose about Christ only. We can often times hold on too tight to things that will be swept up very quickly. By the way, I pray that the one true God will reveal Himself to the Buddist monks through this type of artwork. God uses so many different things that He himself has created.
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