I visited the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge yesterday. I almost missed this heron because he was standing so still. I stood and watched him just standing there. Then he'd move a couple of steps and stop again. Waiting patiently for a frog perhaps? I've watched them in the water too, just waiting patiently for something to come close enough. Even when they do move, it's in slow stately steps. When they fly, it's not a sudden take off like you see with other birds. I wonder at the patience that has been a part of this bird's evolution. I pray that I might develop this kind of patience, to wait and see what will come my way instead of rushing and forcing my way into what I think should be next. Perhaps I might be surprised by what God has in store for me if I wait patiently!
