Being under His wings

“Where are the babies?” I asked as I was french braiding Poppet’s hair.  When Shiro and Bodey are quiet it usually means a calm before the storm.  They own the title “Noise Makers”.

I had put the baby gate up blocking the busy little toddlers from going into the school room while Shadd was working on his school with our tutor, Miss Bev.  Usually they are locked on the inside of this room, not on the outside.

Shayden and Shannen scoured the house looking for our missing babies. We checked the girls clubhouse under the stairs, the pantry, the bathrooms, the boys room, and finally realized they were missing. I dropped Poppet’s braid and ran outside to look. Down the road to my horror were two tiny little images. Shannen and I ran to grab them. They were oblivious to anything. They were having the time of their lives, sun shinning down on them, and enjoying a lovely walk.  When they heard footsteps behind them they looked at us, ignoring the panicked screams they turned and bolted, laughing.

These two little guys were completely oblivious to the fact they had strayed out from under the wings of protection that were designed to keep them safe. They were having a blast! They paid no attention to any cars driving by, people backing out of their driveways, or the fact that anyone could have come by and scooped them up. They could have been separated from us forever!

How many times have I done this with the Lord? Thinking I could do it myself? Walking down the streets of life without being under His wings of protection. For a time it may seem I can do it alone. I don’t need to make it a priority to get up daily and spend time in the word and prayer before I face my day. I don’t need to seek God on everything but rather rely on my own weak wisdom. I am so grateful that my God runs after me and loves me enough to seek me out when I wander.  In the same way that my heart sunk when I saw those two little guys running down the street, how does the Father’s heart feel when I stroll down a path, out from under His wings of protection,  that could be possibly dangerous for me?

Lord, keep me always close to you. Don’t let me stray. Let me make my home deep within your heart and never leave the safety that only you can provide.

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge…. 
Psalm 91:4