Point of Dependence

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4

We have had an interesting nature lesson this spring. A cardinal made a nest at the top of the umbrella over our patio table. We watched with interest as the baby birds grew. One day they were gone. We’re not sure if they matured and flew away or if one of the many creatures that haunt our back yard got them.

One of the most difficult things for a parent is moving from having our children dependent on us to a point of independence. Many family problems can be traced to a failure to parents and children to execute this change from dependence to independence.

With us as children of God the problem is different. Our proper place is a permanent point of dependence. As His prideful children, we struggle to be independent. Our safety and place of growth is under His wings, but we work to be free only to discover that the world is dangerous and we are ill-prepared to live safely on our own.

I have found in life when I get to the point of “success” and start to be pretty proud of what I’ve done, that God will readjust my circumstances to make me aware that real safety is in that place under His protective wing.

Learn to enjoy the proper place of safety where we can grow and flourish and be everything we are meant to be.