behind the symbol

Who am I? The creator of the new Christian symbol!!  

I have no official religious training. I have done nothing “spectacular” in my life. 

I am just an ordinary person. I am a dot over 50 years old, no need for specifics here!! I have 2 children, a son and a daughter, and 2 dogs. I work part-time. I was raised to attend Sunday school as a child, and to attend Church as an adult. I try to be a good person and live an honest life. I love my faith and the joy it brings to my life. 

Growing up my mother helped me learn, hands on, about caring for others. She was a great role model and often brought me as she carried out her volunteerism. We delivered meals for Meals on Wheels, collected money door to door for the Heart and Lung Association, tutored reading and math to the children on the local Indian reservation, collected food and clothes for an inner city church to disperse to the local outreach program. Her actions were a wonderful example of Jesus’ desire to care and care for others. This was a good lesson to learn at an early age. The reward was always far greater than my sacrifice of time. It made me feel good to know I was doing something in God’s honor.  

A few years ago, I was going through a rough patch in my life. There were many days I was floundering and feeling overwhelmed. I felt very alone, even when I was in a room full of people. Periodically during the day, I found myself holding my cross. I eventually realized holding my Cross made me feel I was not alone, my Lord was with me. 

On one particular “bad” day, I was in a store and saw a sandal charm. For some reason, I stopped dead in my tracks. I kept staring at this item. The longer I looked at the charm, I felt the dread of my worries leave my mind. Then, I I started to feel peaceful inside. 

I purchased the necklace and for the first time in 16 years took off my cross and put on my new purchase. It was difficult for me to take off my cross. I like wearing a symbol that identifies the most important component in my life and is a testament of my faith.  It was so clear in my mind. I was wearing the sandal because God was guiding my steps and to represent: At this time in my life, our Lord was helping me through my burden.  My purpose is to bring the Christian community closer together by using an identifier. Something that when seen would illustrate a Christian going through a personal crisis using our Lord, faith, and community to get through.

I hope you like Symbol of My Time®.

The Holy Cross is our most recognized symbol in the Christian faith. 

It does not matter to which denomination you are affiliated, the Holy Cross is OUR universal symbol. 

Wearing a Cross is an affirmation to your trust and belief in God's teachings and promises. Symbols are powerful identifiers! Imagine standing in line at the grocery store one afternoon; you glance at the person next to you and notice their Cross. The moment you see a person wearing a Cross a bond is formed; you are both members of the Christian family!! 

Before a word is spoken, you have connected through similar beliefs, teachings, and traditions with this individual. The Holy Cross tells you a lot … but it does not tell you what is going on in the person’s life. 

During times of turmoil we turn to God to guide us. Wearing Symbol of My Time® is a testimony of your relationship to God and your faith. It is for the days when your burden encompasses your entire being. No matter what the source of the crisis it affects your total being; mind, spirit, and soul. No matter what has happened, He will never abandon you. 

God loves and cares for you. Remember, before you were born, He knew you. He has created a path for your life. God is your rock, navigator, shield, stronghold, and fortress. He will guide each step back to your path.

Symbol of My Time® affirms you have placed your trust in God. 

It is designed to signify God is guiding the steps back to the path he created for you. It is set in a stone, for God is your rock.  

When you witness someone wearing the pendent, just like when you see someone wearing a cross, you immediately know very personal information about them. You will know the person is going through a difficult situation. You will not know the cause of their burden, the cause is not important. What is most important is your reaction to seeing the pendant. 

Your role is to take a step back from your own world and think of someone else. It is a time for you to be humble. Demonstrate your ability to bestow kindness, compassion, mercy, understanding and tolerance to another person.

All people are equal, no matter what their gender, nationality or economic status. Regardless if the person wearing the pendant is related to you, lives in your town or is from another country, you should still care for them. 

Grant them a smile, some kind words, open the door as they approach, even an understanding nod will be appreciated. You can also keep the person in your prayers …even if they are a stranger God will know for whom you are praying. Every believer is your brother or sister in Christ and deserves to be treated with respect and humanity.