Just what do baby chick hatching, a little boy under a blanket and feeling like God is forsaking us have in common? On today’s episode we talk about all three of these and how they teach of a merciful God who wants what is best for us.

Episode Discussion Points

• Story of my son’s Kindergarten teacher having baby chicks hatch in her classroom
• How my son mimicked what he saw by grabbing his blanket and hatching out of it while I hugged him and was so happy to see him when he “hatched.
• Why it is important to allow baby chicks to hatch on their own
• How chicks have all they need to break out of their shell—nutrients, an air sack and even a special tooth to help crack the egg.
• How God plays into this image of a chick pushing its way out of it’s shell—how He is there waiting and encouraging us to gain the strength necessary to move forward.
• My personal experiences feeling alone, forgotten and forsaken.
• How my perspective has changed as I think about God looking at us like a mother hen looks at her baby hatching.
• Bible verses that talk about:
• He sustains us
• Fear not
• Have courage
• God hasn’t forsaken us
• He sees the sparrows
• He has graven us on the palms of His hands
• He is preparing the way for us
• Someday He will be there to greet us as we finally break free of our shell and welcome us home.

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Transcription

You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/has-god-forsaken-me