When my kids were young we bought them two pet cockatiels. These
beautiful, white birds would whistle and chirp all through the day. We
had a big cage for them with perches, toys, and a mirror, plus food and
water dishes. We couldn't let them loose in the house because of our
dogs and cats, but they seemed content in their cage or so I thought.
One day in the Springtime when the sun was awakening the earth and
the air had turned warm, I cracked the window to let in the breeze. The
songs of dozens of different birds filled the air and our two cockatiels
whistled with excitement. I went over to their cage to replace their
water, but as soon as I opened the door one of them flew out and headed
for the window.
He banged into the glass, fell over onto the
couch, staggered back up and then started to flyaround the living room.
The cats chased after him, hoping for a quick meal. The kids screamed
and I rushed to save him. It took several minutes to corral the cats,
catch the bird, and get him safely back in his cage. After that day,
however, I always felt a bit sorry for my cockatiels. I knew that no
matter how comfortable their cage was they still wanted to fly.
Many of us in this life live in cages of our own making. We close our
minds, lock away our hearts, and limit our lives. We refuse to see the
love that God has for us and the greatness that lies within us. We sit
in our cells day after day and never dare to once open the door.
I for one don't want to waste my days sitting bored in a cage. I want
to fly! I want to fly to new heights of love every single day. I want to
zoom through the sky on wings of kindness and joy. I want ride on the
winds of God's love and help everyone I can to do the same. Heaven may
seem high above us, but Heaven is within us as well. Don't stay stuck in
your own cage then.
Let yourself fly!
I Want to Fly
Today's Bible Verse:
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36
I Want to Fly
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