Once, a crab was happily walking along the seashore, pausing now and then to look at the marks its feet had left in the sand.
It would walk forward, look back at the footprints, and feel happy…
Suddenly, a wave came and washed away all of the crab’s footprints.
This made the crab very angry, and it said to the wave, “Hey wave! I thought you were my friend. But look what you have done – you erased the beautiful footprints I had made. What kind of friend are you?”
Wave replied, “Look behind you – fishermen are following footprints to catch crabs. Dear friend, I erased them so they wouldn’t catch you.”
Hearing this, tears welled up in the crab’s eyes.
Lessons Hidden in the Story:
- Every obstacle may carry hidden goodness.
- Not everything goes as we wish, but it’s often for the better.
- Delays and detours can be acts of divine protection.
- God’s plan is not always clear at first, but it always has a purpose.
So, have faith – whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Let go of complaints and become grateful.
“Our plans may be limited but God’s plan holds infinite compassion and protection.”
Has there ever been a time when you felt disappointed by life’s turns, but later saw how beautifully God’s plan unfolded for your good?
If you have ever had such an experience, we would love to hear your story – feel free to share it in the comments below.
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