I was not expecting to find a lesson for me when I picked up Otter and Owl Set Sail by Crystal Bowman from the library for my 5 year old daughter. I usually leave the library with 30 books mostly for my kids. The lessons are meant for my children, but sometimes I am the one who is taught.
Owl had an idea to build a sailboat. His friend, Otter helps him to make it. When the boat is complete, it's ready to sail. Well, at least that was what Owl and Otter hoped for. Nothing happened when they first got in the boat. After a few tries, the boat did not budge. Owl was very disappointed. He thought that his sailboat was not good. Otter being a good friend reassured Owl that his boat was very good. The boat just needs something that only God can provide - wind! The sailboat finally takes off and Owl and Otter were finally able to make it to the other side of the pond.
This book made me think of things that I am working on that I am sure God wants me to do. The problem is nothing seems to be happening. Frustration comes and I think that maybe I'm not good enough. Then I remember to trust in the Lord and not to depend on my understanding because He is leading. God will send what is needed at the right time. He did it for Owl and He will do it for me, too.
Rating: 4 stars
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