Every so often the Window Washer guy (we'll call him Mr. Washer) comes to the store and washes the windows. Today was window washing day.
When Mr. Washer is done he comes in the store to collect his money, and while he writes out the receipt, he tells me about the book he and his wife are writing. Mr. & Mrs. Washer have been married for about 9 years and are very active in their church. They have a heart to teach other young people about God's love and the ins and outs of marriage.
Today Mr. Washer was telling me more of how he and his wife would approach the topic of marriage in many different ways in their book, giving examples of how God created things to be, how animals raise families and where our society is struggling. Today's lesson came from the eagle.
Eagles are fascinating birds. When a female eagle is ready to pick her mate, she will fly to great heights carrying a stone. She drops the stone mid-air, and the first male eagle to catch the stone before it hits the ground is the one she will choose to mate with for life. She does this because, sometimes, a female eagle will drop an egg while she is flying. The male has to be attentive and responsive enough to catch the egg safely before it hits the ground. How amazing is that?
So what can we learn from the eagle?
Girls, surround yourself with good, strong men who will protect you. Test those men and make sure you only commit yourself to someone who will be with you in the long run, in thick and thin and who is prepared for the future.
Guys, be ready to catch the stone when she drops it. Don't be afraid to step up. Give her room to fly but be near enough to catch her if she falls.
[Lessons from the Window Washer]
[Recorded & expanded by Anna Jefferis]
