Life lessons from a leaf. Today I watched this leaf just move in whatever direction the wind took it for about 20 minutes. At moments the guidance was very specific: to the left, to the right, up or down. Other times the leaf stayed suspended in the air as the wind decided on a route to send it. Yet, other times the leaf stayed in the grass waiting to obey the direction of its journey’s leader. Then, I had this thought: “I am the leaf and God is the wind.” Do I follow Him with the same ease? Sadly the answer is, NO. Often times I have to be prodded and redirected while having my conscience pricked. However, my goal and dream is to be like this leaf…move without hesitation. John 21:22
So what am I thankful for today? That I am learning that following without always knowing the destination can be freeing.
Challenging thought for us to be the leaf and the Lord the wind. It is hard to go wherever, whenever God calls but when we do we are abundantly blessed. Thanks for the challenging thoughts.
Thanks Shelly! It was a surprise lesson for me as well.
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I read a post this morning that reminded me of the importance of being still and letting God move you. Sometimes in order to move from point A to point B, we need to be still, and let God…
Perhaps not knowing makes it easier to be led/carried by the wind because we are not tempted to make “whatever” happen out of our own strength 🙂
I think it does. Because not knowing means that we have to exercise faith and trust.