Buried Treasure: Dancing with God as a Partner

"I the Lord your God,

teach you what is for your good,

and lead you on the way

you should GO."

Isaiah 48:17

Our life is like a DANCE with God.

Do we follow where He leads,

or do we want to go our own way?

I think life would be more beautiful

if we followed our partner!!

This is Saint Lucy.

She was martyred for following God!

So many legends have grown about her 

that it is difficult to tell what is true and what isn't!

Her mother wanted her to marry a suitor

but Lucy wanted to remain a virgin for the Lord.

When she gave away her dowry,

the slighted suitor reported her to the authorities.

When they came to get her,

Lucy was sooo heavy, 

they could not bring her anywhere!

The strange part of her story is about her eyes

(which is why she's holding a pair of eyes.)

One story says she gouged them out herself

to give to her suitor so he would 

not think her beautiful anymore.

The other story (equally implausible!) is that

the authorities took them out  with a fork

when they could not move or carry her!

Whatever the truth is,

Saint Lucy danced with the Holy Spirit

and lived in bravery and fortitude

at a time when it was terribly difficult

to be a Christian!

This is a repost from December last year

and is part of Seth Apter's Buried Treasure,

his annual treasure hunt.

Every week I choose one wonderful visitor

who leaves a comment

to receive an ATC from me.

I know it takes so much time and effort

to leave a comment

and I appreciate it soooo much!

This week,

random.org chose #7,
Christine who enjoys sketching
and a good laugh! 

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Blessings!

Patsy