Shadow of God's wings.

As I began my morning stroll, the Texas air was already heavy with humidity and hot from intense sunshine. Much of my route was in direct sunlight, and I found myself longing for the shade cast by the few trees lining the road. When I found some shade, the refreshment and coolness beckoned me to slow my pace.

As I strolled through one of the larger shadows, I heard a bird singing in the branches overhead. I thought of the verse quoted above: ‘In the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.’ Just as the bird sang joyfully from the shaded tree branches, I too was rejoicing in the shadow of the tree’s protection from the heat as I continued my walk toward home.

When we are struggling, life can feel like the furnace of a hot summer. Yet in the shadow of God’s wings, we can grow in faith despite difficulties that threaten to overwhelm us. Through Christian fellowship, prayer and scripture, we can rejoice in God’s goodness as we walk toward our Heavenly home.

Prayer: Father God, renew us in the shadow of your wings. Help us to abide in your presence through prayer and your word each day of our lives. Amen.