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Soaring on Broken Wings

8/27/2014

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One day I went for a walk in the park, and I happened across a beautiful swallowtail butterfly. It had velvety black wings with sapphire blue edges and the palest of yellow dots. When it landed nearby, I had to get a picture. I didn't think it would stay still long enough, but to my surprise it did. Not until after I lined up the lens did I notice the great tear in one wing. No wonder it stayed in place. It needed rest. However, what struck me more was the fact it could still fly.

It made me think of the main character in the novel I'm working on. Not only does she have a birthmark shaped like a butterfly to confirm her identity as a princess, but she finds herself in a position where everything has gone wrong. She's left broken and discouraged. Her "wings" are left in tatters, yet she learns to soar above the trials.

People are like that in real life too. Every individual will experience difficulties, pain, and sorrow. We find ourselves beaten down and left in the dust, wondering if we will ever learn to fly again. But if a butterfly can soar with a broken wing, so can we with God's help. It can take time. Just like the butterfly, we also require rest to regain our strength. If your facing a difficult patch, remember, your wings may get battered, but you can still rise above it all. Prepare to take off on a brand new grand adventure. It's waiting for you.

© Copyright 2014 E. J. Willis
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