Monday, October 17, 2011

The Wind, the Ant, and the Leaf

The hard-working ant searched diligently for food, climbing over grass, under leaves, and across the wooden fence. Food was scarce, the day grew long, and the ant traveled too far. It became confused, frightened and lost. A gentle breeze began to blow. The ant felt the power of the wind on its body and watched the dried leaves scatter across the lawn. The ant decided to speak to the wind as best as it could. It climbed on top of a brown leaf and looked towards the sky. Somehow, the wind understood, and gently lifted the brown leaf into the air. The leaf swirled round and round, and up and down. At first, the ant became dizzy and disoriented, but soon adjusted the thrill of sailing on the wind. After a while, it began to feel tired, closed its eyes, and fell asleep. When the ant woke up, it was back home, surrounded by its family.

Like the ant, we sometimes loose our way. We become tired, confused and disoriented when resources shrink and opportunities diminish. Then we remember God's scriptural promises, and the ability of Jesus Christ to lift us up. We remember the power of the Holy Spirit, and the ways God can turn every situation into an opportunity to strengthen our faith and our trust in Him. And as our hearts shift from the negative around us to the excitement of sailing on the wind of God's Holy Spirit, the Lord lifts us up. We begin to see life from a different perspective, and hope enters our hearts.

May you breakthrough every obstacle that is keeping you from enjoying the splendor and love of Jesus Christ. For more encouragement and inspiration by Lynn Zuk-Lloyd, go to
www.promisegarden.com

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