FAVORites

“Can we feed the chickens?”

The children had arrived at the farm, and were ready for work. First they measured a big helping of chicken feed. Then they washed out the waterer and refilled it with fresh, clean water for their feathered-friends to drink.

“My favorite is that one.” One of the girls pointed to Faithfulness, a black and white speckled hen.

“Mine is Joy,” said another girl. Joy was pure white and treasured by many of the kids.

“I love Friar Cluck,” added a third girl with shining eyes. “Can we catch them now?”

The chickens were done eating and drinking, so I nodded my approval. The girls ran, and the chickens ran, too. Running was part of the fun! Before long, each girl gently held their best-loved chicken. Wide smiles proved that it felt good to work hard and play outside in the sunshine together.

God watches us to see who is obeying Him and loving others. When He sees us doing what is right and good, He shines His grace and favor onto us. The joy that comes from the Lord is kind of like that feeling you get when you catch your favorite chicken!

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalms 90:17

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Jennifer Tirrell has worked alongside many wonderful individuals serving the underserved across the United States and beyond, as well as mucking stalls and cleaning goat pens closer to home on her daughter’s farm ministry. She loves Jesus Christ, writing, kids and everything outdoors. www.writingwithjet.com