Feathers In The Breeze

     In the evening at the beach, I sat,  relaxed and listened to the waves, enjoyed the breeze, and inhaled the fragrance only the beach can give. As I inhaled, and allowed the repetition of the crashing of the waves to cleanse my mind, with my heart absolutely full of gratitude toward God for the moment, a feather came flying from behind my best friends head and found its way, as it danced through the sand toward my towel. I was immediately drawn to this small, pure white, fluffy, seemingly perfect feather.  I studied it and was amazed by what appeared to be flawless beauty. I had watched it suddenly appear and knew after studying it that it was time to release it again yet to watch it closely. As I released it, the wind gently caressed it and guided it back to the sand. I watched it whisper and whirr forward as I watched it pitch and flow through the miniature hills and valleys of the sand. It would pause in a valley before it would surmount and ascend as the breeze continued to press it forward. As He often does when my mind is still, it was at that point the Lord downloaded the message He wanted me to have. During the “download”  I evidently let out a shy and gentle “hmm?!” from my vocal cords that my best friend caught and then inquired about. I paused and reflected, tasting my words before releasing them as I understood that it may seem absurd.  I explained to him what I had seen with the feather and wished I would have taken a picture of it because God downloaded a message. He smiled and giggled because he knows this happens from time to time and then I write.  

We are like the feather as we travel through life. We may spend some time in valleys for a bit, but when we trust God to carry us forward we overcome and will find ourselves mountaintop, then valley, and again mountaintop, but we keep moving forward as we trust the One who carries us, like a gentle breeze, through each obstacle. 

     I never did take a picture of the feather, so after returning home, I was looking for one to use, I came across some other interesting things about white feathers that touched my soul. 

“The discovery of a white feather is often taken to be an omen that angels are near. While there’s never any clear answer, many people believe these feathers indicate the presence or proximity of celestial beings and their divine guidance in our lives.  The significance of these spiritual symbols can vary depending on where they show up but we know that certain meanings may include: purity, protection, love, and guidance coming into your life right now which makes them worth noticing when they appear unexpectedly!  While white feather meanings can vary from person to person or culture to culture, most believe that finding one means you’re being protected both physically and mentally–and it’s a beautiful reminder of how divine love works its way into all things when we least expect it!  Feathers can best be understood by considering the source from where they came, which is a bird. Birds are highly tuned into spiritual energies and influenced by messages that heaven wishes to pass on earth; so we may understand its gifts and knowledge through higher attainments of inner truth in mental pursuits regarding such topics as spirituality or religious practices.

“A feather comes down like dew-gathering light upon my brow; And gives new life unto reason’s dying withered state: For here, at last, resides all intelligence divine As sacred wisdom flowing freely forth anew From Him who rules above us with unchallenged reign.”

In symbolism white feathers represent a higher power or divine guidance, and finding one is often thought to be a good omen. In the Christian faith, these white feather meanings are associated with angels watching over us; while in other cultures, they signify protection from your guardian spirit beings!

So if you find yourself seeing white bird symbols take comfort as it simply means that there’s always something positive coming into your life at this time–and what better gift than love? Not just any kind of love but heavenly messages which tell us we’re never alone through troubled times because heaven will always watch over those who trust in its caring nature!”

(Credit: Richard Alois)

     I realize people can write whatever they want….I mean, if you’re reading this, youve taken a moment to read my perspective. The truth in my life is that I trust Gods word in my heart. I know His Word and promises alone to be true. I know how He speaks to my soul. He can use all things….a feather, a picture, and a random writing from an author whose heart I don’t know, to convey and confirm the message He download to me hours before. The message of reminding us that He is in control. The message that we are not alone and He is carrying us through all the hills and valleys as He helps us to press forward on this journey of life.  May you be reminded of that on this day. Blessings.