Ein Elefant Für Dich

Ein Elefant Für Dich

Literally translated from German to mean "An elephant for you"  

These words actually come from the lyrics of a song (titled the same thing)

Check it out here: Ein Elefant für Dich.

The song is a beautiful story of sharing our burdens with others as well as helping those around us.

"When your legs won't carry you like they should, I will carry you as far as I can

As far as I can

I will carry you over the river."

What a beautiful picture not only of friendship but of sacrifice and love. 

Sometimes we can't carry our burdens like we should. 

Sometimes life is hard. 

Sometimes we need help.

We were made for relationships. 

We need each other. 

So that when life gets to heavy, we aren't alone. 

Additionally, friends can be an extension of the love, grace, and support that God is already for us. 

Warning: I am a nerd. And I'm about to get really nerdy. 

This song reminds me of the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King when Sam and Frodo are climbing up Mount Doom to destroy the ring. They have come so far, but Frodo cannot continue any further: his legs just won't carry him. Then Sam says: 

"Come on, Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you... but I can carry you!" 

Sam then proceeds, as exhausted as he is, to carry Frodo (UP A MOUNTAIN!) 

Wow.

Challenge:

Be a friend like that.