On a bright, breezy, summer’s morning
I walk to work,
brow furrowed
and head down
as I lean into a strong sea breeze.

I am contemplating an obstacle
that has presented itself
in my life.
I don’t know how to deal with it
and my heart is troubled.

Ahead of me
seagulls soar, swoop and dive
as they fly in a gusting breeze.
I watch one seagull
as he soars up into the air,
carried by a gust of wind.
But suddenly
the wind changes direction,
buffeting the seagull
on his ascent
and tossing him dangerously close
to a concrete wall.
I gasp,
concerned that the seagull
might lose control.
Then, to my delight,
the seagull loops the loop,
dips down into the wind
and flies away
apparently unperturbed.

Wow!
I didn’t know that was possible!

In that instant
my peace returns
and I sense My God reassuring me,
reminding me
that with Him by my side,
I, too, can overcome
unexpected obstacles in my life
and that I, too,
may be able to accomplish things
that appear to be as unlikely and impossible
as a seagull
looping the loop.

© Claire Murray, 18th May 2014