Know yourself and you will know what to do.
The birds are showing ultimate respect to Sir Oliver these days. He patrols the yard making sure there are no ground dwellers. If you have a toad or bird problem, Oliver’s the guy. The Exterminator.
The birds around here should remain mindful that Oliver is a master at figuring out how to achieve his goals and get what he wants. He will only need to practice tree climbing for a short time and they’ll need to choose higher ground or a different yard.
When he’s on the prowl, they sit comfortably on the tiniest branches. They aren’t worried about the branch breaking, because they know the strength of their own wings. They don’t think or believe they can fly. They just flap their wings and DO IT. What a great gift!
These days, I’m testing my own wings. Testing the things I KNOW and the things I’ve BELIEVED to be true. There is a big difference there.
I used to believe in Santa and the Easter Bunny. Both of them, one in the same, died on April 8th, 2020.
I choose to KNOW someone worth knowing now. The King of Kings. Not just a belief in human doctrine. A deeper knowing in my heart that brings comfort on the saddest days.
When I find myself standing on the fourth rung of the ladder, I still depend on my legs to hold me upright. I wouldn’t want to trust an old, rusty ladder because I’m not blessed with wings. As a human, we still have the duty to choose our branches wisely while using our brains. Some branches in life are just to fragile to hold us securely. Some break unexpectedly, leaving us scrambling to find a new perch.
It’s good to know when to fly for our lives, even if the day is windy and the journey difficult. The next place will make it all worth while. Then, we’ll appreciate the fair weather days that much more. That’s called Faith.
Have a wonderful summer Sunday.
More tomorrow.