Parables for my adult son

1. A farmer had an old horse that had worked for him for many years, but had recently become too old to work. The farmer decided to keep the horse in his barn, where it could eat and rest without having to work. One day, the farmer’s son asked why the old horse was kept in the barn if it could no longer work. The farmer replied, “Even though the horse can no longer work, it is still valuable because it taught me many lessons over the years. We must always remember and appreciate the contributions of those who have come before us.” #Parable #Lesson #Value

2. A man was walking through a forest one day when he came across a great tree that had been split in two by a lightning strike. He stopped to marvel at the tree, and suddenly heard a voice from above say, “Even though I am split in two, I can still provide shelter and shade to those who seek it.” The man realized that the tree was still valuable, even in its damaged state. #Parable #Tree #Shelter

3. A man was walking down a road one day when he came across an old, worn-out pair of shoes. He picked them up and wondered why someone would leave such valuable possessions behind. Suddenly, he heard a voice from above saying, “These shoes may be worn out, but they have served me well and taken me to many places. I must remember to appreciate what I have, even if it is not perfect.” #Parable #Shoes #Appreciation