Embracing the New Season

30 chicks...that’s how many I came home with the first time I purchased chicks.

I had just moved to the country and had no clue what I was doing. I had just plowed up my first garden for spring when I heard God say get some chicks too!

I went with the intention of getting 5 but no more than 10. 

My dad was with me and when I told him how many I was getting, he laughed. He told me I needed to get at least 30 because 1/2 would most likely not make it the first year due to coyotes and such.

So I found myself with 30 chicks, no brooder, and no coop.

My dad got a cardboard box from the garage, put it in my living room, lined it with newspaper, and said there you go...and from then on it was just me, God, and that flock of chicks.

I had no clue what I was doing!

God taught me so much through that first flock...I will be sharing some of those lessons in future post as well as the lessons I’m sure God plans on teaching me with my new flock.

Goodness...now almost 5 years later, here I am starting from scratch. 

A new beginning...forgetting what was and embracing what is. (Isaiah 43)

Today I went to the store with the intention of getting 30 chicks but came home with only 10 chicks and 3 ducklings.

I have a brooder but no coop.

I got an old tote from the backporch, put it in the boys’ room, lined it with shavings, and filled it with chicks...and once again it will be me, God, and a new flock of chicks.

I was sharing with my husband that I don’t feel the same excitement like I did the first go round.

Yes, I want the chicks and the joy they bring me, but I’m not stepping out so desperately as I once had...without a care in the world.

I would say that’s much like my fellowship with God.

There was a season I was excited, so driven to be one with the Spirit, to dwell in the very presence of God daily.

Satan...waited for the open door, came in as he does, and robbed me of that sweet fellowship...I let my guard down and in my pain I let the flesh take over.

Now I’m struggling and fighting to get that back.

It’s only being shut in with God, in Spirit and Truth, where I rest in true joy and peace...and my faith is solid.

Although it was easy then, I must make the extra effort to be still with God in my secret place...because it’s in the secret place where life begins.

It starts with one small step of obedience.

When God calls you to come sit with Him...go!

Oh and if curious...2 chicks...that’s how many chicks I lost from that first flock—2!

I guess it’s safe to say God had His hands on me and my flock.

Check out our YouTube video—WE GOT CHICKS TODAY!!! I may or may not have a chick voice.🤭