The Faith of Chicken Little

Chicken Little was in the woods one day when an acorn fell on her head. It scared her so much she trembled all over. She shook so hard, half her feathers fell out. "Help! Help! The sky is falling! I have to go tell the king!"  So she ran in great fright to tell the king. Along the way she met Henny Penny.
"Where are you going, Chicken Little?" 
"Oh, help! The sky is falling!"
"How do you know?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head!"
"This is terrible, just terrible! We'd better hurry up."
So they both ran away as fast as they could. Soon they met Ducky Lucky.
"Where are you going, Chicken Little and Henny Penny?"
"The sky is falling! The sky is falling! We're going to tell the king!"
"How do you know?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head."
"Oh dear, oh dear! We'd better run!"
So they all ran down the road as fast as they could. Soon they met Goosey Loosey walking down the roadside.
"Hello there. Where are you all going in such a hurry?"
"We're running for our lives!"
"The sky is falling!"
"And we're running to tell the king!"
"How do you know the sky is falling?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head!"
"Goodness! Then I'd better run with you."
And they all ran in great fright across a field. Before long they met Turkey Lurkey strutting back and forth..
"Hello there, Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, and Goosey Loosey. Where are you all going in such a hurry?"
"Help! Help!"
"We're running for our lives!"
"The sky is falling!"
"And we're running to tell the king!"
"How do you know the sky is falling?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head!"
"Oh dear! I always suspected the sky would fall someday. I'd better run with you."
So they ran with all their might, until they met Foxy Loxy.
"Well, well. Where are you rushing on such a fine day?"
"Help! Help!" It's not a fine day at all. The sky is falling, and we're running to tell the king!"
"How do you know the sky is falling?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head!"
"I see. Well then, follow me, and I'll show you the way to the king."
So Foxy Loxy led Chicken Little, Henny Penny, Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, and Turkey Lurkey across a field and through the woods. He led them straight to his den, and they never saw the king to tell him that the sky is falling.


The Faith of Chicken Little
So, it’s been 26 days since I began my little egg hatching project and  I still have 3 un-hatched eggs sitting in the incubator.  In case you’re wondering, it’s only supposed to take 21 days.  If you’ve read my previous post, you will know that I have been excitedly waiting for God to hatch my little eggs.  Can you guess how disappointed I was (and still am) when the days just ticked away without any faint chirps or breaks in the shells?  I just knew God was going to give me …one rooster and two hens.  REALLY!  

Did I not have enough faith to hatch these little eggs…

Along with my prayers for God to hatch these eggs, I have also been praying that God would provide the money needed to buy my children’s school curriculum before school started in September.  I don’t mean that every-now-and-then I would casually mumble a prayer in passing, “by the way, God we need money for the kids schoolwork”. No, it was every day, fervently asking God to meet this need (and just knowing that He was going to do it).  I have been praying this way for the past two months, not only by myself but I also had the children praying along with me.  Each time they would ask about ordering their schoolwork, I would reply, “Just keep praying.”

July passed.  August slowly drew to a close…now SEPTEMBER was here and still NO MONEY for school!  I was beginning to get a little nervous.  I finally broke on Tuesday, when the Christian School had their first day and my children did not have even the slightest idea on when they could start.  I mean, I am a pretty resourceful person but I cannot pull schoolwork out of thin air so they could begin.  Although, the thought of making up something for them to do until God gave us their books, did cross my mind. 

I began talking to my husband about it and finally broke down.  (I am actually a very privileged person because I get to live with the Pastor and can get counseling anytime) :)

   I was overwhelmed and had let everything get to me, even testing my faith and questioning prayer life. 

“God hasn’t answered my prayer about school AND hasn’t hatched my little eggs.  I have prayed and prayed about these things.  I just knew God was going to answer my prayers!  And he hasn’t !  I know it’s silly but every time I walk by those eggs, I think, What if God doesn’t answer my other prayers?” By this time I was broken, sobbing and overwhelmed with sorrow.

My sweet, patient, godly husband comforted me with, “You’re basing your theology on three little eggs!!??  You can’t allow yourself to think that God is not going to heal you just because those eggs haven’t hatched!”

He was right, you know!  In the midst of our conversation, he realized that God had already provided for the kids schoolwork, we had just overlooked His answer to our prayers.  The answer was already there.  But, I needed this lesson.  You see, I learned that even though our prayers seemingly go unanswered, it doesn’t mean God is not at work.  I can trust Him, rest in Him.  These aren’t new concepts to this lady- it’s just that sometimes, in the midst of a storm, like Peter, we look at the raging winds, the swelling tide and fail to see the Savior is right there extending His Loving Hand of Comfort.

Well, my little eggs still haven’t hatched.  But, it’s okay- I am so thankful for the lessons they have taught me and the way they were used to strengthen my faith.

True Treasure

Some women find happiness in their work, some in their social status, some find their happiness in the things they own. But for me, I could not ask for anything more than what God has given me. Above all else in this life of mine, I adore my family. They are my greatest blessing and my most valued treasure. If you knew them the way I know them, you would know why! As I think about each of them, a few things come to mind.

There are so many reasons why I love them but here are a few.

My husband…

The way his eyes still sparkle sometimes when he looks at me

The way that he keeps me grounded- things are black and white to him and me, well not so much

His playful spirit

The way he takes care of me- there are so many ways, but one that especially warms my heart is the way that he wakes me up every morning. He comes into the bedroom, with a cup of hot coffee and my medicine, gently helping me sit up in the bed with a warm hug and a kiss. Then he gives me my medicine. I can’t think of many better ways to be woken up!

Brittany, my 20 year old…

Her smile and playful spirit.

She has such a friendly personality, a “people person”.

Her creativity- I LOVE reading her blog. She has a wonderful way of writing and makes even the most boring things interesting.

She’s so good with children and they love her. She’s going to make a good mommy, she already understands the principles and ways of training. It warms my heart to see her working with them and guiding them in right.

McKenna, my 16 year old…

Her smile and crazy sense of humor.

Her servant’s heart- she’s a worker.

The sound of her piano playing in the background as I work around the house.

She is very good with children and I notice the way she sets her plans aside so she can read a book, jump on the trampoline or play with them.

Elaina, my 14 year old

Her smile and quick wit.

She has the most gentle spirit & tender heart.

She is such a worker- and if I want it done “right” she can handle it without a problem.

She has a submissive attitude and will do whatever I ask without complaint.

Abigail, my 11 year old…

Her compassionate heart & warm spirit

Her love language is definitely touch & needs lots of hugs and encouragement

She is one who will be sure to make an elderly person in the church feel loved & special

She loves animals and babies. I’m sure she will make a good mommy one day!

Samuel, my 8 year old…

His tender heart, he tells me twenty times a day, “Mommy, I love you.” He always has and I hope he always will

The way he loves his little beagle, Copper.

The way he is so sweet to his little brother & takes care of him.

His sense of humor- he is always trying to come up with something funny to do.

He loves to “organize” things either to make his mommy happy or “just because”

Joshua, my 7 year old

His sunshine personality and dimpled smile. Nothing melts mine and his sister’s hearts more than that little smile

His tenderness, he loves any kind of animal. He loves to bring his little treasures to me. There have been many times he has come in from outside with a handful of something, be it lizards, frogs, grasshoppers, you name it. It’s always interesting, I promise you!

He doesn’t mind being the baby of the family. Only sometimes, he will get on his sisters for calling him, “Baby” other times, he quite enjoys it.

I could go on forever but I won’t. Overall, I love my family, I love being with them, I am overwhelmed at times that God has given me such wonders. There is no one on this rich green earth that I would rather be with. I cannot understand the woman that wants to be anywhere but home. My home is my haven. It is the place where I find peace, joy, love, laughter, acceptance, encouragement and comfort. And for this I am most grateful.