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Thursday, June 26, 2025
This deer kept me company as I glanced out the window once in a while during my workday. It got me wondering about the life of a deer and how it might parallel our lives. For example, it isn’t always peaceful for this deer. If it happens to wander over to the next property and the owner is outside, it might get yelled at and chased away. Sometimes the neighbor blows an air horn to chase the deer from his lawn. It is a little comical to listen to, but I am glad the deer has a peaceful place to retreat to.
Just like the deer doesn’t rest here forever, we also have to go out into the world. But something else caught my eye in this picture. An old clothesline pole looks a lot like a cross. Whenever we encounter negativity and unpleasantness in the world, we can remember that God has a plan for us. Through Jesus we can always have peace knowing that he gave everything for us.