Something that really stood out to me, and left a lasting impact, was watching the hawks as I peered down into the canyon from the overlooks above. It was remarkable to see things the way they do, to take in their size, their beauty, and the quiet assurance in the way they moved. I remember pulling into the small parking areas at each overlook and spotting these majestic birds perched on the ledges. But as soon as we stepped out of the car and moved closer, they lifted off and seemed to disappear down into the canyon.
When I reached the edge, though, I realized that they hadn’t gone very far at all. They were just riding the wind—gliding without even moving their wings, letting the air carry them above the canyon. They used the air to soar so effortlessly.
It brought my mind straight to the beautiful metaphor in Isaiah 40:31 (NLT): “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
These hawks were so confident in the air to carry them, to be their strength. They weren’t flapping their wings or trying to take control of things themselves. Their strength came simply from trusting in the air. And in the same way, we are called to trust in the Lord, to let His power carry us and lift us above the challenges of this life. If the hawks can surrender to the unseen air beneath them, surely we can surrender to the One whose strength is so much greater than our own.
My Light for My Lord 