The Buzzard:
If
you put a buzzard in a small pen that is entirely open at the top, the
bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be a prisoner. The reason is
that the buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10
to 12 feet. Without space to run it will not even attempt to fly.
The Bat:
The
ordinary bat that flies around at night--a remarkable nimble creature
once it is in the air--cannot take off from a level place. If it is put
on the floor or on flat ground, all it can do is shuffle around
helplessly until it finds some slight elevation from which it can throw
itself into the air. Then, all at once, it takes off like a flash.
The Bumblebee:
A
bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will buzz around until it
dies unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the
top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides of
the glass near the bottom. It will keep seeking a way out where there is
no way until it completely destroys itself.
This little story
came across my computer this week from my friend, Keith. Sometimes,
friends, we can be a little bit like the buzzard, the bat and the
bumblebee.
If, like the bumblebee, you ever feel like you have
been buzzing and banging your head against the glass and going nowhere,
just stop for a moment. Back up from your situation and consider a
different perspective on things.
Instead of grumbling, "Why me, God?" ask this instead: "What do you want me to learn from this, God? What do I need to know about this person or this situation?" Or how about this question: "Who will I be in this situation?"
Maybe,
by turning to God for answers, you can stop sabotaging yourself. Maybe
the answer is in the opening at the top of the glass. Maybe you need to look up!
"I lift up my eyes to the hills--where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2
Sorrow looks back;
Worry looks around;
Faith looks up!
Bzzzzz.
Greg
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