Enjoy Freedom

There is a young bird trying to get through our window.

For days now, it has been attempting to enter.

The bird was not created to live inside.

This would be a prison, not shelter, for one meant to fly freely.

Obviously something about this place is luring it here.

We have tried to frighten it away.

It must be sore and weary at this point.

With misdirected passion, the bird is relentless.

This puzzling behavior gives me pause.

Am I hitting my head against glass walls that I’m not created to bypass?

Manmade constraints are to be avoided.

Shrinking my world is not a goal of mine.

I prefer flying with freedom to explore areas I’m meant to enjoy.

 

Pausing

I sat in the dark and gazed out the window.

The reflection of the streetlight wavered with the ripples on the pond.

Distant lightening flashed a farewell as a storm skirted past us.

The horizon gradually brightened and beckoned me to rise.

It was time to move on with the morning routine.

But, I was thankful for the light show that enhanced my morning.

Pausing, to thank God for another beautiful day, lightened my mood.

Imprints

Normal life has been interrupted.

My world has been rearranged.

This morning I’m dusting for fingerprints.

I’m noticing places that have been touched.

Normally the process follows a crime.

This procedure follows the favor of God.

We are on an adventure.

It has God’s fingerprints all over it.

Comfortable Exhaustion

I’m tired.  But I’m not troubled.

My morning is settling into a comfortable, yet exhausted, frame of mind.

Maybe this is what a marathon runner feels like the day after a race.

My heart is full of thankfulness and wonder.

 A dream came true.

Now we get to live it out and share the excitement.

While I was typing, a small robin landed on a nearby window frame.

I was able to sneak up from the side to get a better look at her.

It is peering into our nest.

The thrill of flight and exploring new areas is a wonderful gift.

Held at Bay

I thank God for the pure gift of a quiet morning.

Tranquil moments that hold the business of life at bay

are precious treasures to be savored.

I praise God for breakthroughs.

I know that I cannot do what needs to be accomplished today.

There are too many things to juggle.  There are too many unknown variables.

But, I do not need to rely on my strength or natural abilities.

Today will be a day infused with the peace and power of my Abba, Father.