Following the chickens

I made a quick dash today to Mexia. It was a beautiful morning. I had on some peaceful music playing and my coffee was hot. The drive there was just what I needed, blissful. On the way home the view changed drastically when I got behind an eighteen wheeler hauling chickens. No, not like chickens ready to boil, but live, white feather wearing, pooping chickens. I laughed and thought... Now isn't that a picture of life and how within just a few minutes the scenery can change. Even when we have been living on a somewhat mountaintop, there is always a little something clouding our view or throwing some MESS our way. I remembered a verse that I love from Psalms 17:6: I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. That is the remedy for days when life looks more messy than marvelous! He will answer you, so stop, look up, and pray.