Have
you ever seen a chicken or eagle or any bird really, molt? You might ask, “What is molting?” Well, as
the dictionary says:
verb (used without object)
(of birds, insects, reptiles, etc.) to cast or shed the feathers, skin, or the like, that will be replaced by a new growth.
verb (used with object)
to cast or shed (feathers, skin, etc.) in the process of renewal.
Molting is rather messy. Feathers all over the place. The birds look
rather untidy. I know because I grew up
raising chickens, about 70 of them and when they molted, it was messy. However,
it was a necessity for them. Their feathers lose their ability to keep water
away from their skin and keep them warm.
Kind of like wearing your coat out; the outside of your coat gets all
worn and thin, so then it doesn’t do what it should, like keep you warm and
dry.
I am in a “molting season”. “What?
You molt? Sue, you don’t have any
feathers.” I know. However, it feels
like my soul is in a type of molting season, like a detox-molt. Old stuff that I have never thought of or
even situations that I never thought bothered me – well, they are bothering me
- really bothering me. Thus, I am irritable and a little less patient as I am
working on this.
Layers upon layers of “stuff” is
coming up. My soul is “preening” the
stuff off, little by little, and yet more comes up. Once I figured out what was going on, I felt
myself relax. This really is
needed. I want to become whole and
renewed. Of course, this comes with
learning about soul issues and that my man-spirit has what they call seven (7)
redemptive gifts that need to be worked on and healed a bit. It’s alright if you don’t understand. I’m still in the process of learning and
understanding all this. And by jove, I am gradually getting it!
All that and I just want to say: It
is well with my soul. Finally, after 6
decades, my soul is wanting to be whole and renewed. That’s a good thing. Frankly, it a messy process, with somewhat
horrible added and I am not appreciating the process. But, I know the end-result
will be freeing and liberating to me and probably others who are walking
alongside me as I go through this.
I think having people walk with you
through this type of “stuff” is most wonderful. They themselves have “gone
before”, worked on their own detox-molt, and now help others. This is what the
Body of Christ is for. Instead of coming
back at folks who may not be their “normal selves” with criticism - because the
person going through the messy process may not even recognize it at first –
stop and ask an internal question, what’s up? Then, pray for them. It really is
a difficult time, yet so needed for everyone.
Papa God wants His kids whole. Jesus
wants His Bride renewed and whole. I
want to be all that I know God wants me to be. Even as frustrating and messy as
it is, I am submitting myself to this transformation season, because I will be
flying like an eagle with a new set of wings very soon.
