Remaining on Course

Overnight my garden shrunk. Walls closed in on every side. Trees
disappeared. No lake shimmered. An eerie, unnatural tranquility isolated me
from my usual world as heavy fog hovered.


Magnified sounds crossed the visual barrier. Cars and trucks rumbled on
the interstate. Like cheerleaders with megaphones, birds sang and chirped
loudly.


Oblivious to the intense fog, Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal swept to the feeder.
One at a time they nibbled on seeds. Somehow they managed to navigate to
their familiar spot.


Sunshine began penetrating the gray cloud. Blurry ducks cruised the lake.
Along the shore a lanky, white egret looked for breakfast. Turtle heads
broke the surface of the mirrored lake. Finally, warm light completely
chased away the unwelcome intruder. A bright new day appeared.


Because the birds knew the way, they could maneuver to their goals in
spite of the obstacle. Instead of a blockade, the fog was only a hindrance.


Some days seem lost in a heavy, debilitating fog with no way out. However,
when we know the destination, we can maneuver through it. With Jesus as our
Guide, we can make it.


*Ephesians 1: 18-19 “... ask the God of glory-to make you intelligent and
discerning in knowing Him personally, your eyes focused and clear so that
you can see exactly what it is He is calling you to do. Grasp the immensity
of the glorious way of life He has for Christians. Oh, the utter
extravagance of His work in us who trust Him-endless energy, boundless
strength.” The Message*

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*Dear Lord, lead your children through the fog and despair of life. Amen*

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