It is probably not a very good image if the photographer has to explain what it is, but I suspect that some explanation is needed here. Look closely to see tiny grains of sand on the tip of a pine needle. Looking from this vantage point allows for a very different perspective.

Consider the magnitude of the words of King David in Psalms 139:17-18: “How precious are your thoughts about me, O god. They cannot be numbered! I cannot even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me”. We cannot truly articulate or conceptualize the love that God has for us; more than ALL of the tiny grains of sand on earth.

Yes, God sees our imperfections, but He still has that many good thoughts about each of us. Why? Because we are His, He created us, and He has plans for us. He continuously works to transform us. His unconditional love is not based on our good works. Through faith, and our desire to please Him, we naturally find ways to serve Him with good deeds and behavior.

So when you see a miniscule grain of sand, consider that to be a sign of God having a good thought of you. Imagine an entire beach. Know that God loves you immeasurably; and that you are never alone.

I Found Him…on a grain of sand at the tip of a fallen pine needle.