A Paralyzing Peacock
Recently my family travelled to Shubenacadie Wildlife Park for an afternoon of family fun. Once inside the park, we observed a beautiful peacock standing near the entrance. My son, who is almost two years old, was thrilled! “Peacock! Peacock!” he exclaimed with a huge smile. Then the beautiful peacock turned to all who were watching and flared his tail feathers. My son’s beaming smile quickly changed to a gut-wrenching cry of fear. For the remainder of the day, he would not go near any peacocks and was extremely timid of all the animals in the park for fear they would change into something he was not expecting.
Has fear ever kept you from something? Fear can be crippling, and for some people it can even be paralyzing, keeping you from enjoying the things that God has in store for you. We often have our own ideas of what direction our lives are heading, and when an unexpected turn occurs, for whatever reason, it can bring us to a complete stop.
Life will throw its twists and turns, but know that for God, nothing is unexpected. Are you ready for the next peacock that will turn your way?
Debbie