Thursday, December 12, 2013
Overly Stretched and Stressed
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower...I long to ..take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Psalm 61:2-4
Proverbs 18:10
The young owl was venturing out on his own, enjoying the sunshine and soft breeze. He sat stock still in the marked off spot for an endangered species. I couldn't quite get the photo I was after.
Slowly I tiptoed closer, full camera lens magnification on. His tiny head swiveled around checking out possible approaching danger. Just as I zoomed in the baby ground owl disappeared from view. I was too close for comfort, and that bird was scared and stressed.
Leaning in, I cautiously put my face near the eight inch poly pope to see - no the baby ground owl, but his not-at-all-happy mother. Her head was all fluffed up nearly filling the space, totally protecting her young one somewhere behind her. She looked intimidating enough that I dared not step any closer.
I snapped this picture of the mom 'on guard'; and thought how this scenario was a reminder that when I'm feeling overly stretched and stressed, it's good to remember where to go. I can run to our strong tower, our Father God. He is waiting, arms stretched out wide, to shield and protect us.
That's good news.
Inspirational Messages, Sally I. Kennedy ©2013
www.sallyikennedy.com
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