Pile of sand?

This morning, as I drove onto the beach, I saw what I thought was a pile of sand. I idly considered it, wondering why someone would just pile up sand and how early they had been there to do so (it was near the water's edge, so I knew it had been done that morning before I arrived, since it wouldn't have survived high tide overnight). After a few seconds, I thought nothing more of it. I parked near it and proceeded to do my Bible study and reading (that's what I do every morning on the beach, so if you've ever seen me and wondered why I stay in the car so long and what I stare at so intently in my lap, now you know!)



Once I finished my reading, I got out of the car to walk to the water as I usually do, and that's when I discovered that the pile of sand was not merely a pile of sand after all.



I loved the detail of the tongue piercing...so funny!

Then I reflected on this for a minute and realized something. Often you need to look at a "pile of sand" in your life from a different angle to truly see it, and to realize that it's not what it originally seemed...indeed, it may be better than you initially thought, and if you don't take the time to look at it from that other angle, you may never know the good that is there. I needed that reminder, so I'm thankful to whoever sculpted this particular pile of sand.