"Water Off A Ducks Back"

I've always enjoyed watching ducks swim around in the water. When I see them dive under and pop back up it amazes me how the water just rolls right off their back. I was curious as to why this happens, so I researched it. smile emoticon

This is what I discovered. Bird feathers contain oil. This oil forms a tight waterproof seal that prevents water from soaking in. Which causes the water to run right off, like silk beads.

Most often, we hear the words of advice, "Don't let it bother you, it's just water off a ducks back"  Easy to say, but sometimes hard to do. If we were only like the duck. As soon as the "downpour" hits our mind, perhaps it could it roll right off, without soaking us with the weight of it.

Sadly too often, when bad news travels our way, it usually carries sorrow. As this sorrow begins to trickle down our head, we make the mistake of allowing it to sink in and deepen the pain, rather than shaking it off, as we should. Just think about your dog. After a bath, or coming in from the rain, what do they do. Right away, they shake it off! We need to be like that.

COVERED, INSULATED, AND PROTECTED

This occurred to me. Although we weren't built with "problem-proof" feathers like a duck, we were built with something better. We were never designed to bear the weight of the world. We were made to rest. Rest in God. He Himself will covers us with His feathers. smile emoticon

"He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection." ~Psalm 91:4

The Spirit of God that abides within represents a type of oil. This "oil" has the ability to cover and protect us from all harm. Even a barrier that will cause problems, difficulties, and pain to roll right off, without penetrating our hearts.

Birds continuously preen their feathers to stimulate more oil. Perhaps our "preening" happens when we spend more time in His presence and the Presence of His word. Then we will be able to stand, and whatever comes our way will- in fact...roll right off of our backs!