Soaring
Morning cup of coffee safely wrapped in a travel mug, racing
out the door with extra hugs and kisses still lingering, a warmed-up car
sitting in the drive way, and I see it. The long graceful wings of a Hawk,
soaring high above and then land on the highest point, as the morning dusk
barely gives light and morning commuters too concerned with dew covered
windshields and early morning meetings, drive by, never knowing, he watches.
I move to a better viewing area and stare upward, allowing
precious traffic minutes to escape as I take in the scene. This, I think to
myself, is where God always is. Soaring high above, watching us, even when we
are at our lowest point. As the thought unfolds, the Hawk takes flight and I
smile as wings expand and he lands in a neighbors Pine. I only see the top of
his perfectly sculpted head, as I back out of my drive way.
What a beautiful thought….our God is always on High, waiting
and watching, as the enemy prowls like a lion, lurking around the earth,
waiting to bounce on his prey, our God soars overhead. How comforting.
But those who trust
in the Lord will renew their strength;
they will soar on
wings like eagles; they will
run and not grow weary;
they will walk and
not faint.
IS 40:31
It is at our lowest moments, we tend to bury ourselves in
self-pity, despair, and sink into a place of regret. We tell ourselves that God
has forgotten us and ask why is this happening? We look down on everything,
instead of looking upward, where we should know that our God is soaring above
the prowling lion, protecting us from the Prince of darkness.
Father, thank you for
moments like this that remind me that no matter how hard life is, you are
always soaring above, looking out and taking care of our needs. Protect us
Lord, let us find protections in your wings. Amen
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