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Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us......let us
fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2

It was a hot, cloudless autumn morning. As I was waking up, enjoying
a cup of coffee, my attention was drawn to the birdfeeder hanging
outside my study. It is a plexiglas tube with a small rimmed saucer
underneath, and it is "squirrel proof".

Sitting in the saucer was the most contented squirrel, munching away
to his heart's content on the delicious sunflower seeds
meant `specially for cardinals.

The determined squirrel had overcome some obstacles to get from his
nest high in the palm fronds to the birdfeeder. Once he'd gotten
there, it was no doubt difficult to climb onto the slippery feeding
tray. He'd calculated his timing so there were no birds at the
feeder; he could have it all to himself without a fight.

He persevered. He was determined. He got his hourishment because he
purposed to do it. Today, I must decide and purpose to get the
spiritual food I desire - and need - to both stay alive and to grow
in my faith.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the path you have carefully carved out
for me in this life. Lord, you know I get tired sometimes and I need
your gift of perseverance. Please help me to hang in there. In
Jesus' name, Amen.

Sally I. Kennedy, ©2005, Irish Thursdays, 52 Little Parables from
Ireland (Creation House Press), Words from the Heart
http://www.sallyikennedy.com

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