The below picture was sent to me with the caption, “Winter is almost over in Michigan and we can see the deer wandering around now.”
I laughed and laughed…
The deer making their way through the deep snow with barely enough height to keep their head above the drifts reminded me of times in life when I felt “snowed in” by fear, worry or doubt and not sure how to proceed. But I always made it through those times and moved on to something better. Spring inevitably follows winter.
This picture inspires hope. I imagine those deer are going to survive the wintry weather just fine. They look expectant and grateful, and perhaps even enjoy their romp through the soft stuff. They make the best of what they have to deal with and trust their needs to be met. In a few months time, they’ll be happily chomping on lush green buds and grass all around.
Love this. Thank you for sharing, it feels good to laugh at mortal mind and to top it off, be grateful! … it breaks the mesmerism. 🙂
Great metaphor! Does illustrate how very appealing and encouraging that view can be at times. Yet it is the Spirit view by which ultimately we can be seen free of the resistance and processes of daily life trials. Free of time dictates, –financial, surrounding, and physical constraints. Filled with gratitude and acceptance only of that mind and substance which Christ Jesus honored.
What a sweet, trusting, and courageous view the deer give us for the morning.
This is indeed a picture of happiness and hope and warms our heart. I find great comfort that helps us appreciate how snug we are in doing our spiritual work.