God has a way of getting my attention. He got it yesterday. I am visiting my son and babysitting my grandkids. I took the kids outside to get some fresh air and they decided to ride their bikes and scooters. It wasn't long before the Georgia heat and humidity became oppressive and they had enough. My granddaughter went to take her bike back to the garage. She came flying out seconds later yelling, “GiGi, there's a hummingbird in the garage! Thus began a process to set the captive free.
I love hummingbirds. It amazes me how something so small can move so quickly. You can blink your eyes and they're gone. Not this time. The poor little thing was so confused and frantic as he tried to find a way out. He found his way to a window and kept flying into it. He could see freedom on the other side but couldn't figure out how to get there. We were at a loss how to help him.
My son came home from work and we explained what was going on. He tried his best to coax the little bird toward the open door but to no avail.
It was then I decided to do what I usually do…I went to Google. Believe it or not, some guy made a YouTube video on “How To Get A Hummingbird Out Of Your Garage “ Long story short, we had to wait until the hummingbird wore himself out. We watched him literally collapse and fall onto a shelf but it was then my son was able to gently pick him up and set him free. We all cheered as he flew away.
As I was reliving this memory today, it hit me big time how much I could relate on a personal level. There have been many times I have felt trapped by circumstances and emotions where I couldn't find my way out. I would frantically try anything and everything to find the open door. I could see freedom but something stood between us. It wasn't until I exhausted all my strength that I made it to the other side. I didn't walk and I didn't run…I was gently carried. God picked me up and carried me through the open door so I could spread my wings and fly. It's called surrender.
It's happened more times than I can count and it's happening as I speak. I fight it every time and I think it's because I'm afraid it won't work out the way I want it to yet it's always the right way.
“Lord, let me get to the end of myself sooner and put everything in Your hands. Help me to trust You from the onset and help me remember all the times You have brought me through. Thank you for all the times You have picked me up and carried me, even now, and thank you for the gift of freedom. Amen”
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