You and the View

You fear climbing that hill will kill you, until you find yourself trudging up. Yes, your muscles strain; you endure the pain; you sweat and swoon and sway. But the whole way, God walks beside you, reminding you of the view. And as difficult as going up that hill is, it is easier than you imagined it would be. Oh, to every human the hills appear. But to the child of God, even hills bring blessings—they grow you, granting graces, stamina, strength. Besides, how will you glimpse that breathtaking view without ascending the hill?

One Morning in May

Davy the cat decided to leave the daffodils behind and venture from the yard for longer than ever before. Inside we prayed and peered out windows; outside we jingled keys and called. But for a day and a half, Davy stayed away. Then one morning someone spied a chipmunk; I said that I wished it were Davy instead. Suddenly, the announcement rang out: “He’s HOME!” Slowly, Davy waddled his way back into our lives—an answer to prayer that filled the May morning with joy!

Compared to some circumstances, a missing pet meandering his way home may seem like a little thing, but thankfully God cares about the small stuff as well as the big.