The Deer

Outside the window, there are 5 little deer eating. They stop by and nibble on the corn that is out for them, hitting the bird feeder with their nose to knock any possible food out. I love watching these big eyed creatures wander through the back-yard.

I had an opportunity to see a very new deer up and close just a few years ago. A new spotted fawn had been placed by it's mother in our front yard and told to stay. The mother left and people started noticing this beautiful life in the grass and gathered at a distance. All of that activity would discourage the mother from coming back and the sun was shining on this little creature leaving it panting. Finally, everyone disbursed, but the mother still didn't come back. A neighbor came with gloves and that baby was moved so carefully to a protected area, with high leaves. The next morning, it was gone and there were deer tracks in the area.

That brand new deer was staying put, even where people were gathering around, because it's parent told it to. The mother was putting the baby someplace safe and then going to eat. Parents, being human, make mistakes - but our Father (God the Father), is a perfect parent. I need to be ready to listen to him, to follow instructions. He will put me someplace and say - grow, learn, water, plant, flourish, praise. I choose at that point if I will do this or if I will rebel and say - why did you put me here? When I rebel, I am left with that hot sun, panting feeling - lost and strangers about. When I seek God's will, accept it, and move in it - I am in the safe sheltered area.

I do love watching those furry creatures outside the window.