Thoughts for Life: Re-framing the Picture

Julie Ackerman Link shares
with us: "For three months
I had a ringside seat —or
should I say a bird's-eye
view—of God's amazing
handiwork.

Ninety feet above the floor
of Norfolk Botanical Garden,
workers installed a webcam
focused on the nest of a
family of bald eagles, and online viewers were allowed to watch.

When the eggs hatched, Mama and Papa Eagle were attentive to their offspring, taking turns hunting for food and guarding the nest.

But one day when the eaglets
still looked like fuzzballs with
beaks, both parents
disappeared. I worried that
harm had come to them.

My concern was
unfounded.

The webcam operator
enlarged the camera angle,
and there was Mama
Eagle perched on a nearby
branch.

As I pondered this 're-framed' picture, I thought of times when I have feared that God had abandoned me.

The view in the forest heights of Virginia reminded me that my vision is limited.

I see only a small part of the entire scene.

Moses used eagle imagery
to describe God. As eagles
carry their young, God carries
His people Deu. 32:11-12.

Despite how it may seem,
the Lord 'is not far from
each one of us' Acts 17:27.

This is true even when we feel abandoned."

Re-framing the Picture by Julie Ackerman Link

(Google images added and emphasis)

"Under His wings I am safely abiding;

Though the night deepens and tempests are wild,

Still I can trust Him—I know He will keep me;

He has redeemed me and I am His child. —Cushing

Because the lord is watching over us,

we don't have to fear the dangers around us."

Our Daily Bread

6/5/14

Let’s pray:

Father, thank You, that Your
eye is always on me.

I ask for Your grace to keep
trusting Your Holy Spirit's
involvement in my life.

In times I have questions, may
I read Your Word and find comfort,
guidance, hope, and peace.

I ask this in the Name of Jesus. Amen

Today’s Bible verse: Ps. 37:7a "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him."

Today’s quote: Max Lucado – “God isn’t going to let you see the distant scene... So you might as well quit looking for it. He promises a lamp to our feet, not a crystal ball into the future.

We don’t need to know what will happen tomorrow. We only need to know He leads us. As Hebrews 4:16 promises, “we will find grace to help us when we need it.”

Some thoughts today: Honor is the currency in heaven. Honor others better than yourself.

- As Christians, we have authority over all principalities
and powers, ask God to release angels to minister
to ____________.

- Once strongholds are pulled down in the Name of Jesus, things change!

6th- Sunday evening’s post: Words Have Power GodVine

8th- Tuesday's post: #99 Maintaining Your Intercessors C. Peter Wagner

10th- Thursday's post: #100 Intercession Protects Us C. Peter Wagner

12th- Saturday's post: Thoughts Nancy Cady

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