The Eagle's Nest

    By Erin Harper

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    17 May, 2024

    In the sky, a mother eagle flew. She kept an eye on her young ones in the nest. They chirped and opened their beaks when she arrived, ready for their meal.

    Days passed, the chicks got bigger, acquiring their mother’s brown feathers. The mother eagle, though, began acting unusually. She started pulling the nest apart.

    The nest became prickly. One day, the mother nudged an eaglet out. Terrified, it squawked, yet instinctively flapped its wings and caught the wind.

    After seeing its sibling tossed out, the second eaglet understood its turn was near. Soon enough, it was pushed from the nest and learned to fly too.

    Over time, the young eagles learned survival. They fell and starved but matured with every lesson. They were becoming independent, just like their mother.

    The mother watched her young ones grow up. She was proud of their strength and independence. Much like God who teaches us through challenges.

    God rewards us with joy, but also presents trials to make us stronger. He doesn't reveal the future but guides us through life's journey.

    God doesn't bring problems to defeat us, but to challenge us for bigger missions. Like the mother eagle, He knows when we're ready for these challenges.

    Never lose hope when challenges come. Embrace them, learn from them, and always trust in Him. Remember, every downfall is a lesson.