The hen lays her eggs, and then keeps them warm and safe until they hatch. What would happen if half way through the process she decided to crack the eggs open to see how things were progressing? Chickens are not the sharpest tools in the shed, yet not one would ever consider checking the progress of a growing chick. Yet that is exactly what we do, sabotaging ourselves. So many times a student has stated, in earnest, that they have faith, they just want to know what is going on. We can learn from the hen. Living on the Spiritual Basis, the basis of trusting and relying on God, when faced with trouble or difficulty we place it in God’s hands, then let go. The eggs, once laid, only require warmth from the hen, our troubles, once placed in God’s hands, only require our continual reliance on God as demonstrated by our prayers and meditation. In due course, the eggs will begin to crack and the chicks will emerge. The hen had faith in the process, knew if she did her job, the miracle of creation would follow.
When we give our problems to God, they are placed in a protective shell. God is doing the work, guiding the process beyond our view. From a bumper sticker years ago “Thanks, but I got this, I really don’t need your help. God.” Place your problems in His hands and let Him work. We can learn much from the hen.
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