Last updated: December 4, 2025
Overly Stretched and Stressed by Sally I. Kennedy
The young owl was venturing out on his own, enjoying the sunshine and soft breeze. He sat stock-still in the marked-off spot for an endangered species. I couldn’t quite get the photo I was after.
Slowly, I tiptoed closer, full camera lens magnification on. His tiny head swiveled around, checking out possible approaching danger. Just as I zoomed in, the baby ground owl disappeared from view. I was too close for comfort, and that bird was scared and stressed.
Leaning in, I cautiously put my face near the eight-inch poly pope to see – no, the baby ground owl, but his not-at-all-happy mother. Her head was all fluffed up, nearly filling the space, totally protecting her young one somewhere behind her. She looked intimidating enough that I dared not step any closer.
I snapped this picture of the mom ‘on guard’; and thought how this scenario was a reminder that when I’m feeling overly stretched and stressed, it’s good to remember where to go. I can run to our strong tower, our Father God. He is waiting, arms stretched out wide, to shield and protect us.
That’s good news!
Meditation: For you have been my refuge, a strong tower…I long to take refuge in the shelter of your wings. – Psalm 61:2-4
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. – Proverbs 18:10
Jesus Loves You!
Also read:
- Whitecaps
- Understanding God: God of Blessing – Created for Fruitfulness
- Women in the Bible: A Paragon of Beauty
- The Benefits of Wisdom: Freedom and Surefootedness
- Dear Child
- Testimony of Healing
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