A bird not quite ready for flight

Today I saw a bird up on his legs but on the ground, rather than flying. I then sensed the words, 'Time heals' and that the bird was waiting for the time he could fly again. Similarly, we have heard that over time, our hurts, pains, griefs and traumas ease. This easing process cannot be measured or absolutely assured and there are the inevitable scars. However, what we choose to do over the passage of time has effect and impact. Are our reflections positive and healthy? Are we reaching out for support from loved ones? What are we doing with our time? Speaking out our emotions helps. God's Word certainly points us in the right direction in our thinking and He does love us and want to listen to us. We might need to break out of a shell - of a physical and/or mental place. Healing over time will happen, however slowly, and may bump back and forth sometimes, but it does happen. Like the bird in today's picture, God will help you get up on your feet and eventually fly again. The often quoted verse from prophet Isaiah may help: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint" (Isaiah 40:31)