The Faintest Ink

"The Faintest Ink Is More Powerful Than The Strongest Memory"
~ Bishop Joseph Garlington (Promise Keepers 2006) ~

Attending Promise Keepers in Albany last summer with my Christian brothers, I was enthralled with one particular speaker, Bishop Joseph Garlington, Senior Pastor of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh. He spoke to thousands of men of about Christ and of issues that are important to men of faith. When he made the above comment, I thought 'how powerful that is. But is that really true?" In more ways than not, I think it is.

The 'faintest ink', be it a writing, drawing, or photograph is literally a snapshot of one's soul and thoughts at a point in time. While I'd like to think that I have a good memory, and that thoughts or images on paper can't compare to the emotions of a fond memory -- the fact is that memories often are clouded. Images are blurred over time, thoughts are just snipets of what we were actually thinking and feeling.

The beauty of blogging, journaling, taking photographs, drawing, etc. is that we see what we saw, and are reminded of our thoughts, no matter how faded the ink is. Emotions come rushing back as well. How often have you viewed a photo album or read a journal entry and thought to yourself, "oh, I had forgotten all about that", or catch yourself smiling, laughing or crying as your heart relives the moment.

And others can share in the thoughts, emotions and images of your memories, getting a peek into the person God has created you to be.