Suddenly the world stops while a mother duck leads her ducklings across the busy street. Hearts soften, and faces crack open with smiles as a family of ducks announces God's presence in Anytown, USA. For a few quiet moments people roll down their windows, smell the orange blossom fragrance, and experience peace, a peace that passes understanding, God's peace.Not so for the people several cars back. Drivers get frustrated because they don't know what's holding things up. A young man gets out of his car and walks down to investigate. His heart softens when he sees the ducks. God's creation penetrates his impatience and peace overcomes him.
Gracious and holy God, thank you for pleasant interruptions of your extravagant peace in a world that races by. Thank you for the ducks. Thank you for always being with us. Amen.
Makes me think of the old picture book, Make Way for Ducklings. :o)
ReplyDeleteSometimes we are slowed by sweet things. Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight, Beth. FYI, I want you to know I am enjoying your devotion/cook book. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beth. I agree. Whether ducklings are on the street or the lake, they always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteLoved this post, Sue! Like Beth, it takes me back to Make Way for Ducklings that was part of my childhood. In Florida we make way for the elegant sand cranes and lumbering land turtles too. Love the Lord's ways of slowing us down.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder to pause and enjoy.
Thank you for your comment. Here in the greater Sacramento area we often have herds of wild turkeys crossing the streets, but rarely ducks. I love how God gets our attention to bless us too.
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