Chickens Speak Truth

God has been busy in this old heart of mine. I was telling my husband today I'm like a walking object lesson. I've always loved using objects to introduce a story when teaching children a Bible story. Jesus would teach parables and even now He is using objects to open the eyes of my heart.

Chickens. Yes, God is using my chickens to speak truth to me. I went to bed the other night in tears because I just didn't know what to do for my little featherless chicks. I felt helpless. They had been singled out from the pack and pecked on until they were left exposed. No feathers to cover there brokenness. I didn't understand why chicks would do this to one another.

In my tears God revealed an ugly truth about me. I'm guilty of pecking those that are in my pack (family, friends, and other believers). I'm guilty of pecking away the positive to expose only the negative I choose to see. I was convicted. 

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not NOTICE THE LOG that is in your own eye? Matthew 7:3

Ouch! God continues to speak this verse to me, and He's not going to stop until I finally get the message. Here's where it gets good...

So my husband meets us at the park afterschool Monday. I took the kids to play before t-ball practice. He was running late (which I believe he had plenty of time). He pulled up with an attitude of frustration. As we rushed to get my youngest in the car, all I could think was...WHAT A BUTT!!!

Later I loaded up the rest of the kids and heded over to the ball field. I helped my youngest as my husband coached the team. My oldest was not helping with the other two and I began to get frustrated. I went ahead and put them in the car to get a head start home.

I needed to leave as soon as practice was over to be home in time to greet the ladies that were coming over. Well practice was over and my husband was taking forever to load up the team equipment. I had my oldest run over to get the truck keys so I could go ahead and leave. I went to back out but the exit was blocked by another vehicle. I was irritated, and I was letting family my know it! In that moment, God spoke clearly, "Who's the butt now?"

"But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called today, and that none of you may be hardened by the deceitful eas of sin." Hebrews 3:13

Yes, Lord! Continue to speak to my heart and teach me your ways. Even if you have to compare me to a chick to do it!