The Ozone Layer
Back from a church camp. still an eggshell. but this time, i’ve realized something else about this eggshell. indeed we are all eggshells on earth, yet why do people still appear strong, hardy, capable, gifted, talented, tough, especially in the midst of genuine struggles and harsh conditions? why do people still find the strength and reason to smile from their heart? why do people still give from their heart?
because the eggshell is protected and covered with the grace the strength from God. it is like the ozone layer, protecting the earth from the heat of life’s struggles. when we turn away from God, the ozone layer breaks and a hole is formed to allow the sun’s heat to enter the earth, and the earth suffers from cancer of the heart, gradually hurting and killing the cells of life, finding emptiness and loneliness, a lack of fulfillment.
what then can break the ozone layer? destructive gases of selfishness and pride, and the materialism/over-consumption of self.
