Have you found yourself gazing upon nature with a new revelation? Seeing our Amazing God in the very thing that has captivated your attention Recently, I have found myself doing that very same thing, becoming intrigued by the behavior of animals. Each species is unique in its own, but pretty much the same when it comes to taking care of their family, they provide a home and food, they cuddle, play , and protect the little ones, not that much different than us. I don't think that's an accident, it's a divine construction I had been watching the Florida eagles from Christmas time till its final fledge in May. Watching this little one hatch and grow makes me feel apart of its life as well as a part of mine, something I will defiantly cherish. They call the little eagle E9, (the gender at this time is unknown) – However, I've personally named him Oscar, you get attached, and you name them. Like the ladies from the movie "Mom's Night Out," I was hooked on the raising of this little eagle. Mom (Harriett) and dad (M15) exemplified their parenting skills daily. From bringing food, getting a bone out of little Oscars mouth, engaging predators, and simple learning skills. One day as I was watching I noticed Harriett would sit with the hot sun to her back so that her shadow would over cast Oscar as he slept. And I thought how God does the same for us. Now, I am not likening God to a bird – but the eagle (His creation) took on His characteristics just as we do. God created us how can we not emulate His Character? God says that He will not let what you are facing over take you, (Isaiah 43:2) God puts a shadow over us from the hot beating sun so the heat will not overtake us. Our Lord is always there (Ps 46:1) He is Ever-present as we go through trials and I believe He shelters us from many things we are not even able to see or understand. Sharing these scriptures that jumped out as I began to look in the Word for strength. Ps 57:1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Staying in His Word which builds your confidence in Him, is a sustaining Grace that gives you joy through the trials. If you are unable to pray (loss of words, pain etc..) Begin to read His Word out loud. Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. Praising God during the times of trials is another important key to make it through- to thrive and survive. Ps 36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. We Don't have to ask - He welcomes us to take refuge in him. He provided His Son to show you how much He loves each and every one of us. Knowing and acting like you're Loved all has to do with our attitude – keep it positive. One of my most favorite scriptures is Isaiah 40: 28-31 The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope 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 be faint. VJB Photos taken from Florida Eagle Cam https://www.dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html#
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