Summary

The website content is an inspirational reflection on life lessons drawn from observing eagles, paralleling the soaring journey of eagles with the spiritual ascent of Christians who rely on God.

Abstract

The author uses the majestic flight of eagles as a metaphor for the spiritual journey of Christians. Just as eagles soar by relying on wind currents, believers are encouraged to rely on God to fulfill their unique purpose in His Kingdom. The article emphasizes that God values the humble and those who depend on Him, rather than the self-sufficient. It suggests that through prayer, Bible reading, and seeking God's direction, individuals can rise above life's challenges with joy and confidence. The author cites Isaiah 40:30-31 to illustrate the renewal of strength that comes from waiting on the Lord, likening it to mounting up with wings as eagles. The message is one of empowerment, urging readers to overcome fear and confusion by seeking divine guidance and strength.

Opinions

The author believes that everyone has a special role in God's plan, regardless of how small or insignificant they may feel.
The article conveys the opinion that self-sufficiency is less important to God than reliance on His guidance and strength.
It is suggested that pride, fear, worry, and confusion are byproducts of attempting to navigate life's challenges without God's help.
The author holds the view that accomplishing tasks with joy is a key aspect of the life God intends for His followers.
The author emphasizes the importance of spending time with God through prayer and Bible reading to gain direction and confidence.
The article implies that taking time to recharge spiritually is crucial when facing overwhelm or confusion.
The author's perspective is that waiting on God's direction is akin to an eagle waiting for the right wind currents to soar.

Soar Like an Eagle

Another Life Lesson from Nature

Mickey Estes Photography (by permission)

My husband loves to photograph Eagles.

We have spent many days packing gear into our car and driving off to unfamiliar territory in order to catch glimpses of these magnificent birds. We join the quiet, respectful group of photographers who have congregated close to the nests.

Then patiently we wait to spot the tiny eaglets as their heads pop up above the clutter of the nest.

My favorite part of this excursion is to watch the adult birds. They launch from the nest in pursuit of food. And they soar.

High, higher, higher…

These beautiful, majestic birds spread their wings to their full extent and they soar. The wind currents carry them and they disappear from sight as they head toward the nearest water or higher hills.

Then I watch them dip and swirl as they allow the wind streams to create the lift they desire.

It’s beautiful to watch.

This scenario reminds me of our lives as Christians.

God has plans for us. Our special purpose to further His Kingdom. Our unique part in His big plan.

You may think of yourself as too small or too insignificant to matter very much to God.

If so, you are wrong. You are precious and extremely important to your Father.

Do you consider yourself a “simple person?”

Well, I have tremendous news for you! That’s who God is looking for.

God isn’t looking for self-sufficient ones. He is looking for those who rely on Him and His Spirit to live their lives and accomplish His will.

To put it another way, the old adage is true: the way up is down. Down on our knees and down in our own eyes.

Then He will lift you up.

When we insist on doing things in our own strength, we mix our own efforts — even our best efforts — with pride, fear, worry, confusion, and every negative emotion.

Our Father wants our lives to be above all of that negativity. He has many things for us to accomplish, but He wants us to accomplish them with joy. And he desires to work with us to fulfill our part.

So when we start with prayer, reading the Bible, and listening for our Father’s direction, something beautiful occurs. We get direction as to what to do. We gain confidence that only comes from time with Him.

And He empowers us to accomplish His task.

Even youths shall faint and grow weary.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

They shall mount up with wings as eagles.

They shall run and not be weary.

They shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:30–31)

When I find myself in a place of fear, or overwhelm and confusion, I know it’s time to take a break and re-charge.

I look to Him. I pray.

I need that wind beneath my wings, so I wait for His direction.

Then I’m off again.

It’s time to Soar…

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