It struck me today as I watched the battle at Helm's Deep...the elves didn't need to come. They weren't even asked. The only reason they were there was to help men. It was to save the lives of men. They came to an impossible battle to sacrifice themselves so that others could live.
I'm trying to think of the last time I did something like that. When was the last time I sacrificed myself, my desires, my LIFE, for someone else?
Not even because they asked, but because it was the right thing to do... to love them enough to give that much.
And when I really think about it.. how much is it? To give my life? It's a gift to begin with, so why hoard it? I must share. In everything. Mustn't I?
When was the last time you sacrificed yourself?
It's worth thinking about.
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Was thinking more...
The elves had somewhere safe to be. A land where they were leaving to, so that they could exist in peace until the end of time.
But some stayed. Some chose to leave that life of safety and comfort and live amongst those who were in the most need. And of course, not only to live amongst them, but to die for their freedom.
Hmm, lotsa parallels here.
still thinking...
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