Gentle Pathways

Show Notes:

Gentle Pathways: Lessons from the Birds

Passage:

Matthew 6:26 "Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"

Reflection Theme:

This devotional explores Jesus's invitation to learn from the birds about trusting God's provision, recognizing our value to Him, and releasing anxious worry about our needs.

Journaling Questions:

1. What specific worries about provision (financial, emotional, relational) tend to consume your mental and emotional energy?

2. When have you experienced God's faithful provision in ways that surprised you? How did those experiences change your trust level?

3. How might truly believing you are "much more valuable" than the birds change your daily approach to worry and planning?

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Hi, I’m Darlene Hull—author, speaker, Spiritual Director, and Christian Life Coach with a background in Mental Health Coaching, Insight Coaching, and Spiritual Formation. I help women grow deeper in their faith and live abundant, Christ-centered lives by offering clarity and practical tools to embrace God’s purpose in every season. I’m passionate about seeing women thrive in relationships, business, and personal growth, all while keeping Christ at the center.

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Cover Photo: Taran Hull

Image by Hà Phạm from Pixabay

Background music: Shakib Hasan (Pixabay Music Attribution)

All Biblical quotations are taken from The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.