Danger in Tranquility

Danger in Tranquility

I arose early, wandered in the height of a new adventure. I gazed deeply into the middle of a green grassy forest. The roots hid wild vibrant flowers. To my amazement nervous deer clung together like clouds heading for a storm. My curiosity got the better of me. I slowly took one step my, movement caught their sympathetic eyes.

 I wasn't sure if I should quickly take a picture - watch the magic.  After a moment I decided to stand still. I felt a rush of warm air tingle down my spine, soothing away my fears. A strong sense of God's presence touched my inner most being. I heard a voice, “Be still I am here”. 

 I stood there for hour-" deep in thought.  It reminded me that peace could still find me even though my life had ruptured in those dark moments of my life. I longed for restoration, peace, understanding, but my outward being was overwhelmed. At that moment I grew tired and hungry. The deer sensed I was hurting and surrounded me - protecting me. 

 They moved in closer shielding me as if I was their own. Suddenly a loud roar echoed far and wide, scattering the frightened deer back to a place beyond my vision. They fled one by one leaving me behind - alone and vulnerable. I stood there so scared, shaking and trembling with fear. Another roar sounded nearer now. 

 I looked to the sky it was a comforting bright orange and I breathed a sigh of relief. Would my predator now flee? I knew in my heart of hearts I wasn't any safer in the midst of tranquility. My thoughts lingered in the cool of the night taking me safety home.