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Have you ever seen an eagle or a hawk take flight? We don’t have eagles around here, but we do have some massive red-tailed hawks. I love to watch them sitting in the top of the large oak trees and just fall into flight. That’s how they do it. They lean forward and fall, and as they fall, they open their wings and fly! Eagles do the same thing. Sometimes I think our Savior wants us to lean forward ad fall into His plans for us too.
Falling Into Flight
An eagle standing on the precipice
looking stately and strong
does the most interesting thing
leans forward, opens its wings and falls.
No running starts, no gaining speed,
it just falls into flight
large wings spread and catch the wind
what an incredible sight.
So many references to eagles and flight
scattered throughout God’s Word,
in this majestic creature He shows
how we should trust Him as Lord.
If you stand on the edge of unknown
fear enveloping your heart
open your arms and fall in faith
trusting Him is when your flight will start.
~Chandra Lynn Smith, 6.15.07~
Go ahead my friend, step out onto the cliff, and then fall into His grace. I can’t think of a better way to fly!
Reprinted with Chandra’s permission.
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