This week’s “Welcome to my World” blog challenge.
In the early morning light, I spotted a snail crawling on the edge of the birdbath. All night long, the nocturnal creature must have traveled up one of the metal legs.
The distance to the top is two feet. From the ground, the birdbath’s pretty blue underside looks like a beautiful flower.
Oh joy, mealtime. The little snail’s eyes fixated with passion. Its internal GPS nudged him or her forward.
But danger waited.
The warning sign was there: impulsive desire.
Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that “the heart is deceitful.” Feelings can’t be trusted. They can lead us on an impetuous track to disappointment, anguish, depression, and confusion.
Who hasn’t made a spur of the moment decision only to find themselves in peril?
Fortunately, we can rely on the Holy Spirit’s counsel before we respond to our desires. Without His still small voice, we’d find ourselves alone on a narrow edge, like the little snail forced to gauge every movement to avoid drowning.
The good news for us is that God’s promise is there: He will direct us back to safety.
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5 (KJV)
Dianne Marie Andre 
Thank you for this reminder to wait for God’s guidance! Beautifully written 🙂
Thank you, Madeleine. I need this reminder too often.
I love what you’ve done with the snail. I have to confess, I don’t react the same way. I scatter crushed egg shells in my garden to make them feel unwelcome! Otherwise they do not treat my plants nicely! Love the colouring of this post, Dianne. It’s lovely.
Shirley, I don’t usually react this way about snails. They eat my flowers so I have to use natural means. But it was so unusual to see a snail in the birdbath, that I left it.
I can identify with the snail. there have been times when the future seemed precarious but the Lord has carried me through.
Rob, that is encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
I love the way that God speaks to us through nature, giving us just what we need at a given moment.
Deryn, yes, and everyone should. After all, God made nature first.
His lessons in nature are endless! This was a sweet visual the Spirit gave to you…thanks for sharing it so beautifully with us.
I love this reminder that all is not lost, when we listen. Your writing and photography are parallel in their beauty.
Hi, Michele. Thank you so much.