From the Perspective of a Tiny Crayfish

On my walks and runs we have a nearby school that is  near a ditch that allows the water to quickly run off after a significant rain storm.  All kinds of animals use the temporary moisture as a way to survive including very small crayfish.  When it is really wet they will seek drier shelter on the blacktop in the morning behind the schools.  This is really a bad idea because they become prey to birds, children playing on the playground and teachers freakishly trying to drive to their classrooms on time.  But the crayfish don't know that.  They just do what their senses tell them to do and find drier land.

I have noticed them after a rainstorm  and the other day this really tiny one tried to raise it's arms towards me trying to attack me. Initially it was kind of scary but when I compared my shoe to their size I realized I could of easily crushed him.  That got me thinking of trials and tribulations I face and that many of my foes and challenges are just little crayfish trying to intimidate me with their tiny fists.  I can crush or ignore their threats.  When it comes to the big picture God knows the whole situation.  I choose to let the Lord deal with the bigger picture and not let the little challenges  of life get me down.

Romans 8:28 ESV /

    
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.