Allowing others grow
Some years ago, I woke up to see that a bird had made her nest by my window. My first thought was to get a stick and scatter the nest but I was led to do otherwise. So I had a bird as a neighbor for a while. I was excited when she laid an egg, and I kept waiting and watching to see the egg hatch. I walked by to check one morning, and I was so delighted to see the egg had hatched and a cute bird was there looking at me, eventually their squatting season was over, and they left. I immediately, destroyed the nest, and closed the window before another bird would show up. What did I learn? The importance of making room for someone/something to grow, blossom and flourish. Was it easy? Nope, it was not. The cooing sound from the bird and the cold coming through the window were things I had to endure for few weeks As we glide into November, be alert and sensitive to the people GOD will bring your way. It might not be so convenient but GOD has put in you the grace that will allow